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Shutting Out The Light

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Shutting Out The Light by Waylon Jennings in the key of E

Shutting Out The Light
As Recorded By Waylon Jennings
(From The 1970 Album Waylon)

Intro
E C#m A B7

Verse 1
EI Left The Light In MyC#m WindowA
Burning Bright B7For You
EAnd The Door ToC#m This Heart Of MineA
I Left That Open B7Too
EWe Once Had A Love TC#mogether
AI Believe That It WasB7 True
But ENow You Search For SomethingC#m Better
So I'm AShutting Out TheB7 Light OEn YB7ou

Chorus
Yes, I'm EShutting Out The Light In MyC#m Window
ALocking Up The Heart That Beats ForB7 You
This EHeart Of Mine Can't Take It AnyC#m Longer
So I'm AShutting Out TheB7 Light OEn You

Interlude
C#m A B7

Verse 2
I EStill Recall When YouC#m Told Me
ABut I've Made Your Every Dream ComeB7 True
EBut We Now Are Dreaming Of C#mAnother
But ABaby, Are You Only FoolingB7 You?
EIf I Had A Chance I'd Wait FoC#mrever
There's No AUse Pursuing What's NotB7 True
This EHeart Of Mine Can't Take It AnyC#m Longer
So I'm AShutting Out TheB7 Light OEn YB7ou

Out-Chorus
Yes, I'm EShutting Out The Light In MyC#m Window
ALocking Up The Heart That Beats ForB7 You
This EHeart Of Mine Can't Take It AnyC#m Longer
So I'm AShutting Out TheB7 Light OEn You
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Shutting Out The Light?

The chords for Shutting Out The Light are: E, C#m, A, B7

What is the original key of Shutting Out The Light?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Shutting Out The Light?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Shutting Out The Light in another key?

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

Can Shutting Out The Light be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Shutting Out The Light on ukulele?

Chord Shutting Out The Light can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Shutting Out The Light?

Shutting Out The Light uses 4 chords: E, C#m, A, B7

What is the easiest way to play Shutting Out The Light?

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 Shutting Out The Light released in?

Shutting Out The Light was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Shutting Out The Light?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Shutting Out The Light 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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