You Were The Light
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[Intro ]
Am Dm G C E
[Verso 1]
Am
I was drowning in my tears, echo shaking up my
Dm
bones.
G
Then you broke through all the static.
C
You were the light that pulled me home.
F Dm E
And something in your glow pulled me back again.
[Refrão]
Am
Because all my darkness,
Dm
you washed it all away now that you're with me,
baby.
G
There's nothing that could pull me from your touch.
C E
You are the light where the story first began.
Interlude
Am Dm G C E
[Verso 2]
Am
You are neon in the night cutting through the call of
Dm
noise.
G
Every color fell in rhythm like the world found its own
C
voice.
F
And when you took my hand, I knew I'd breathe
Dm E
again.
[Refrão]
Am
Because all my shadows,
Dm
you turned them into flames now that you're with
me, baby.
G
I'm brighter than I ever dreamed I was.
C E
You are the light and you're where it starts again.
Outro
Am Dm G C E
How to play You Were The Light
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.