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Lanterns

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[Piano intro]
Dmaj7
[Intro]
  G    Bm    A    D(x3)
G  Bm  A
[Verse 1]
   GBe a lantern BmburningA  D  
   GNever gonna Bmgo outA  D  
   GThe winds are BmturningA  D  
   GNever gonna Bmblow outA  D  
[Pre-chorus]
   F#mI've had a life of learningBm  
   GI know people come and goA  Asus4  A  
[Chorus]
   DBe a lantern burningBm  
   GYour fire is burningA  
[Interlude]
  G    Bm    A    D(x3)
G  Bm  A
[Verse 2]
   GBe my lighthouse BmshiningA  D  
   GWent out on Bmthe seaA  D  
   GBe my silver BmliningA  D  
   GBe my golBmden keyA  
[Pre-chorus]
   F#mI've had a life of climbingBm  
   GDon't let me fall from the treesA  Asus4  A  
[Chorus]
DBe my lighthouse shiningBm  
GWhen I'm out on the seaA  
[Interlude]
D  Bm  A  G
D  Bm  A
D  Bm  A  G
D  Bm  A
[Outro]
DOh-oh-oh-ohBm, oh-oh-ohA, oh-oh-Goh
  DOh-oh-oh, Bmoh-oAh
DOh-oh-oh-ohBm, oh-oh-ohA, oh-oh-Goh
  DOh-oh-oh, Bmoh-oAh
DOh-oh-oh-ohBm. oh-oh-ohA, oh-oh-Goh
  DOh-oh-oh, Bmoh-oAh
DOh-oh-oh-ohBm. oh-oh-ohA, oh-oh-Goh
  DOh-oh-oh, Bmoh-oAh
DOh-oh-oh-ohBm. oh-oh-ohA, oh-oh-Goh
  DOh-oh-oh, Bmoh-oAh
DOh-oh-oh-ohBm. oh-oh-ohA, oh-oh-Goh
Ending
D  Bm  A
D  Bm  A  G
D  Bm  A
D  Bm  A  G

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Lanterns

by Passenger

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dmaj7

F#m

Asus4

[Piano intro]

Dmaj7

[Intro]

G Bm A D

(x3)

G Bm A

[Verse 1]

G Bm A D

Be a lantern burning

G Bm A D

Never gonna go out

G Bm A D

The winds are turning

G Bm A D

Never gonna blow out

[Pre-chorus]

F#m Bm

I've had a life of learning

G A Asus4 A

I know people come and go

[Chorus]

D Bm

Be a lantern burning

G A

Your fire is burning

[Interlude]

G Bm A D

(x3)

G Bm A

[Verse 2]

G Bm A D

Be my lighthouse shining

G Bm A D

Went out on the sea

G Bm A D

Be my silver lining

G Bm A

Be my golden key

[Pre-chorus]

F#m Bm

I've had a life of climbing

G A Asus4 A

Don't let me fall from the trees

[Chorus]

D Bm

Be my lighthouse shining

G A

When I'm out on the sea

[Interlude]

D Bm A G

D Bm A

D Bm A G

D Bm A

[Outro]

D Bm A G

Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

D Bm A

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh

D Bm A G

Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

D Bm A

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh

D Bm A G

Oh-oh-oh-oh. oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

D Bm A

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh

D Bm A G

Oh-oh-oh-oh. oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

D Bm A

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh

D Bm A G

Oh-oh-oh-oh. oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

D Bm A

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh

D Bm A G

Oh-oh-oh-oh. oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Ending

D Bm A

D Bm A G

D Bm A

D Bm A G

About Lanterns Chords by Passenger

Learn how to play Lanterns by Passenger with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lanterns chords”, “Lanterns guitar chords”, or “Passenger Lanterns 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 Lanterns chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lanterns lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dmaj7, G, Bm, A, D, F#m.

FAQ — Lanterns by Passenger

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Can I transpose "Lanterns" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Lanterns" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Lanterns"?

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Is "Lanterns" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Lanterns" by Passenger with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Passenger below.

What key is "Lanterns" in?

The chords for "Lanterns" show the original chord names (including Dmaj7, G, Bm, A, D, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.