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I Saw The Light

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Tuning: Standard
[Intro]
|   G|   G|   G|   G|
|   G|   G|   D|   G| G  
[Verse 1]
I Gwandered so aimless, life filled with sin
CI wouldn't let my dear savior Gin
GThen Jesus came like a stranger in the night
GPraise the Lord, DI saw the Glight
[Chorus]
GI saw the light, I saw the light
CNo more darkness, no more Gnight
GNow I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight
GPraise the Lord, DI saw the Glight
[Interlude]
|   G|   G|   D|   G|   G|
[Verse 2]
GJust like a blind man I wandered along
CWorries and fears I claimed for my Gown
GThen like the blind man that God gave back his sight
GPraise the Lord, DI saw the Glight
[Chorus]
GI saw the light, I saw the light
CNo more darkness, no more Gnight
GNow I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight
GPraise the Lord, DI saw the Glight
[Break]
|   G|   G|   G|   G|
|   C|   C|   C|   G|
|   G|   G|   G|   G|
|   G|   G|   D|   G|   G|
[Verse 3]
GI was a fool to wander and stray
For Cstraight is the gate and narrow the Gway
GNow I have traded the wrong for the right
GPraise the Lord, DI saw the Glight
[Chorus]
GI saw the light, I saw the light
CNo more darkness, no more Gnight
GNow I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight
GPraise the Lord, DI saw the Glight
Ending
|   G|   G|   D|   G| G  

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The story behind the song

"I Saw The Light" is a country gospel song inspired by a simple remark Hank Williams' mother made during a late-night drive home from a concert. It captures a moment of profound realization, a turning point from darkness to understanding. Though it didn't achieve immediate success upon its 1948 release, it grew to become one of Williams' most beloved songs and a staple of his live performances. It's a song that speaks to redemption and finding one's way.

AI-written from these sources:I Saw the Light (Hank Williams song) — Wikipedia ↗Hank Williams — Wikipedia ↗

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I Saw The Light

by Hank Williams

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Chords in this song · guitar

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Tuning: Standard

[Intro]

G G G G

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G G D G G

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[Verse 1]

I wandered so aimless, life filled with sin

C G

I wouldn't let my dear savior in

Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night

G D G

Praise the Lord, I saw the light

[Chorus]

I saw the light, I saw the light

C G

No more darkness, no more night

Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight

G D G

Praise the Lord, I saw the light

[Interlude]

G G D G G

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[Verse 2]

Just like a blind man I wandered along

C G

Worries and fears I claimed for my own

Then like the blind man that God gave back his sight

G D G

Praise the Lord, I saw the light

[Chorus]

I saw the light, I saw the light

C G

No more darkness, no more night

Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight

G D G

Praise the Lord, I saw the light

[Break]

G G G G

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C C C G

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G G G G

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G G D G G

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[Verse 3]

I was a fool to wander and stray

C G

For straight is the gate and narrow the way

Now I have traded the wrong for the right

G D G

Praise the Lord, I saw the light

[Chorus]

I saw the light, I saw the light

C G

No more darkness, no more night

Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight

G D G

Praise the Lord, I saw the light

Ending

G G D G G

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About I Saw The Light Chords by Hank Williams

Learn how to play I Saw The Light by Hank Williams with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Saw The Light chords”, “I Saw The Light guitar chords”, or “Hank Williams I Saw 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 I Saw The Light chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Saw The Light lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C.

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