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I've found the refrain G chords sound better using 320033
[Intro]
G Em C Em
G Em C Em
[Refrain]
GI don't know why I Emjust Ccan't Emlet it goG  Em  C  Em  
I don't know why I just can't let it go
Em A
GMmEm-mmC-mEmm
G Em C Em
GMemory's old but I Emjust Ccan't Emlet it goG  Em  C  Em  
GThe idea's gone but I Emjust Ccan't Emlet it goG  Em  C  Em  
[Piano Interlude]
G
G Em C G
[Verse 1]
GTime
Give me my B7yesterdays
Save it for Call you had in your Aeyes
I have gone aGway
[Piano Interlude]
G
G Em C G Em
[Verse 2]
GFate
Dealt you a B7tricky hand
Now you're just Cleft alone in your Amind
And I have gone aGway
G Em C Em
[Refrain]
GMmEm-mmC-mEmm
GI don't know why I Emjust Ccan't Emlet it goG  Em  C  Em  
GMemory's old but I Emjust Ccan't Emlet it goG  Em  C  Em  
[Piano Interlude]
G
G Em C G Em
G
G Em C G
[Chorus]
In the GlightEm  D  
DRight Chere in the GlightEm  D  
Right Chere in the–
GHold me and Emdon't you Dever Clet this AdieC  
Right here in the GlightEm  D  C  
And in the Gday timeEm  D  
Right Chere in the–
GHold me and Emdon't you Dever Clet this GdieEm  D  C  
In the GlightEm  D  C  
And in the GdaytimeEm  D  C  
Right here in the–
[Outro]
G Em D C A C

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In The Light

by The Lumineers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

I've found the refrain G chords sound better using 320033

[Intro]

G Em C Em

[Refrain]

G Em C Em G Em C Em

I don't know why I just can't let it go

Em A

G Em C Em

Mm-mm-mm

G Em C Em

G Em C Em G Em C Em

Memory's old but I just can't let it go

G Em C Em G Em C Em

The idea's gone but I just can't let it go

[Piano Interlude]

G Em C G

[Verse 1]

Time

Give me my yesterdays

C A

Save it for all you had in your eyes

I have gone away

[Piano Interlude]

G Em C G Em

[Verse 2]

Fate

Dealt you a tricky hand

C A

Now you're just left alone in your mind

And I have gone away

G Em C Em

[Refrain]

G Em C Em

Mm-mm-mm

G Em C Em G Em C Em

I don't know why I just can't let it go

G Em C Em G Em C Em

Memory's old but I just can't let it go

[Piano Interlude]

G Em C G Em

G Em C G

[Chorus]

G Em D

In the light

D C G Em D

Right here in the light

Right here in the–

G Em D C A C

Hold me and don't you ever let this die

G Em D C

Right here in the light

G Em D

And in the day time

Right here in the–

G Em D C G Em D C

Hold me and don't you ever let this die

G Em D C

In the light

G Em D C

And in the daytime

Right here in the–

[Outro]

G Em D C A C

About In The Light Chords by The Lumineers

Learn how to play In The Light by The Lumineers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “In The Light chords”, “In The Light guitar chords”, or “The Lumineers In The Light chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy In The Light chords and for experienced players who want accurate In The Light lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, C, A, B7, D.

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What key is "In The Light" in?

The chords for "In The Light" show the original chord names (including G, Em, C, A, B7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.