Chordyes

Lights

Ellie Goulding

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lights by Ellie Goulding in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Electronic / Dance Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Cm   A#   G#   Fm

Verse
I Had A Way CmThen LosinA#g It All On My OG#wn             Fm​
I Had A HearCmt Then But TA#he Queen Has Been Overthrown           G#               Fm​
And I'm CmNot Sleeping Now, ThA#e Dark Is ToG#o Hard To Beat            Fm​
And I'm CmNot Keeping Now TheA# Strength I NG#eed To Push Me              Fm​

Pre-Hook
You Show The Lights ThaCmt Stop Me Turn To Stone    A#​
You Shine IG#t When I'm Alone        Fm​
And So I Tell CmMyself That I'll Be A#Strong
And DreamiG#ng When They're Gone               Fm​

Hook
'Cause They're Calling, CmCalling, Calling Me HA#ome
G#Calling, Calling, Calling FmHome
You Show The Lights ThaCmt Stop Me Turn To Stone    A#​
You ShineG# It When I'm Alone Home   Fm​

Verse 2
CmVoices         A# I Play WithG#in My Head       Fm​
Touch My Own SkinCm And HopeA# That I'm Still Breathing.    G#               Fm​
And I ThCmink Back To When MA#y Brother Of G#My Sister Slept       Fm​
CmIn An Unknown PlaceA# The Only TimG#e I Feel Safe     Fm​

Instruments
  Cm   A#   G#   Fm  [x2]

Outro
  Cm   A#   G#   Fm
  Cm   A#   D   D#
  Fm   Cm   A#   G#
  Fm
Also available in: G#m (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lights?

The chords for Lights are: Cm, A#, G#, Fm, D, D#

What is the original key of Lights?

The original key is G#m.

What is the difficulty of playing Lights?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Lights in another key?

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

Can Lights be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Lights on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Lights?

Lights uses 6 chords: Cm, A#, G#, Fm, D, D#

What is the easiest way to play Lights?

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 Lights released in?

Lights was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lights?

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

0.3x