Learn to play "The Light" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "The Light" smoothly on your guitar.
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Fm Cm I'm the rush of a bleeding heart A# I'm the bruise of a rough start Fm Cm I'm the dust that ignites the spark G# A# Oh, man, I was dark They say that I'm blue like the night sky That I'm too weird to live, too rare to die I tried to blow my mind a million times But I got a light F Cm And it's burnin' still D# And it's burnin' still F Cm Yeah, it's burnin' still G# A# And it's burnin' Fm Cm I am the light I am the light The light, the light, the light, the light Chorus: Fm Cm I am the fire And you are the rain D# Washin' me out Fm You drown my flame Cm I am the fire G# And you are the rain A# Washin' me out I am the fire And you are the rain Washin' me out You drown my flame I am the fire And you are the rain Washin' me out I'm a prisoner on the run (I'm a prisoner on the run) I am the moon that reflects the sun (I am the moon that reflects the sun) I am unbeaten and I am unwon (I am unbeaten and I am unwon) Oh, man, I was alone They say that I'm new, that I'm evergreen That I will rage against the machine I am never something in between But I got a light And it's burnin' still And it's burnin' still Yeah, it's burnin' still And it's burnin' I am the light I am the light The light, the light, the light, the light. Chorus I am the fire I am the light The light, the light, the light, the light, the light You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA# Cm D# F Fm G# Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Light" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Light" by Adam Lambert.