Learn to play "Leave A Light On" 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 "Leave A Light On" smoothly on your guitar.
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Dm So come the evening F I'm out on the dunes C Dm Looking for a token, something to prove Dm F All I remember, is more than a flame C Dm In my fantasy fire Gm A Whatever I've done to receive Dm Am Whatever I need to redeem Gm Whatever you say A Dm C Even if I wait a lifetime Chorus: Dm F I know, I swear C If you leave a light on, Dm if you leave a light on for me F I'll come there C Dm You can leave a light on for me In comes the morning I'm stood in my track Looking at the reasons For me to head back So unexpected The kindness you've shown That I will not forget it Whatever I've done to receive Whatever I need to redeem Whatever you say Even if I wait a lifetime Chorus Gm A# You breathe the will into the weak F C And coax the cage back to fly free Gm A# You ease the lost cause out of me F D# With your sweet hand to bring me home Dm I'm not alone Chorus - x2 You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA ![]() Am ![]() A# ![]() C ![]() Dm ![]() D# ![]() F ![]() Gm ![]() 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 "Leave A Light On" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Leave A Light On" by Duran Duran.