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Lighthouse

Ed's Redeeming Qualities

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lighthouse by Ed's Redeeming Qualities

Level: Beginner Decade: 1990s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
This Little Riff Can Be Played For The Last Two Chords Of Each Verse To Follow The Vocal Melody. At Least
That's How I Like To Play It. Example

  CHanded Me A  GShovel

Verse 1
GThis Is About The Girl Who CLived By The GLighthouse
GShe Was Just A Kid Who CWanted Me To GPlay With Her
EmI Said That I Was GReading, And I EmSaid That I Was GTired
And I EmSaid That I Had GWork To Do, And She CHanded Me A GShovel

Verse 2
GThis Is About The Girl Who CLived By The GLighthouse
GShe Was Just A Kid Who CPulled On My GBeach Towel
EmShe Said She Had No GSisters, And She EmSaid She Had No GBrothers
And I EmSaid That She Was GLucky, And She CPicked Up A Dead GFish

Verse 3
GThis Is About The Girl Who CLived By The GLighthouse
GShe Sat Next To Me, And CBuilt A Lump Of GSand
EmShe Said It Was A GCastle, And She EmSaid That Wе Could GLive There
And I EmSaid I Had My GOwn Housе, And She CSaid She Burned It GDown

Verse 4
GThis Is About The Girl Who CLived By The GLighthouse
GShe Asked Me If We Could CGo And Get Some GIce Cream
EmI Said I Wasn't GHungry, But I EmGave Her A GDollar
And She EmWrapped It Very GTightly, And She CBounced It Off My GForehead

Verse 5
GThis Is About The Girl Who CLived By The GLighthouse
GShe Jumped Up To Leave, Cause She CHeard Someone GHollering
EmShe Said It Was Her GMother, And That EmSupper Was On The GTable
And She EmSaid She Hated GMeatloaf, And She CLeft Me By MyGself
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FAQ

What are the chords for Lighthouse?

The chords for Lighthouse are: C, G, Em

What is the original key of Lighthouse?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Lighthouse?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Lighthouse in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Lighthouse be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Lighthouse on ukulele?

Chord Lighthouse can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Lighthouse?

Lighthouse uses 3 chords: C, G, Em

What is the easiest way to play Lighthouse?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Lighthouse released in?

Lighthouse was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lighthouse?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lighthouse to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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