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Shine A Light In The Dark

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[Intro]
A
[Verse 1]
AI've been lost before and I had to pay
It was Dnever easy but I found a wayA  
AWell the journey was hard and the road was tough
There were Dtimes when I cried lord I've had enoughA  
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Am7Please don't deAsert me now
Don't you lAm7eave me stranded now I need a Afriend
Am7Please don't deAsert me now
You've gotta Am7show me mercy when I'm helpless
[Chorus]
GShow me mercy when I'm Dhelpless
AShine a light in the dark
GHold me back when I get Dreckless
AShine a light in the dark
GStand me up if I get Dlegless
AShine a light in the dark
AShine a light in the dark
AShine a light in the dark
[Verse 2]
AI've been down and out and I've been fit to drop
But the Dthought of you wouldn't let me stopA  
ANow a man should stand upon his own two feet
Because Dthe taste of failure is a bitter sweetA  
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Am7Please don't desAert me now
I can Am7hear the reaper calling in the Awind
Am7Please don't deAsert me now
You've gotta Am7show me mercy when I'm helpless
[Chorus]
GShow me mercy when I'm Dhelpless
AShine a light in the dark
GHold me back when I get Dreckless
AShine a light in the dark
GStand me up if I get Dlegless
AShine a light in the dark
AShine a light in the dark
AShine a light in the dark
[Bridge]
DWhere were you when the Cchips were down
GI fell apart when I Dhit the town
DWhere were you when I Ccouldn't get Aarrested
DWhere were you when the Clights went out
GI blew a fuse, did you Dhear me shout
DWhere on earth do I Clook for heavens Bsake
[Verse 3]
AThere's a brotherhood that I want to see
Gotta Dtake my share of equalityA  
AThere's no harmony in a one man band
Even Dgod almighty needs a helping handA  
[Pre-Chorus 3]
Am7Please don't desAert me now
There's no Am7time and I can't fight another Aday
Am7Please don't desAert me now
You've gotta Am7show me mercy when I'm helpless
[Chorus]
GShow me mercy when I'm Dhelpless
AShine a light in the dark
GHold me back when I get Dreckless
AShine a light in the dark
GStand me up if I get Dlegless
AShine a light in the dark
AShine a light in the dark
GShow me mercy when I'm Dhelpless
AShine a light in the dark
GHold me back when I get Dreckless
AShine a light in the dark
GStand me up if I get Dlegless
AShine a light in the dark
AShine a light in the dark
GShow me mercy when I'm Dhelpless
AShine a light in the dark
GHold me back when I get Dreckless
AShine a light in the dark
GStand me up if I get Dlegless

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Shine A Light In The Dark

by 10cc

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Am7

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

I've been lost before and I had to pay

D A

It was never easy but I found a way

Well the journey was hard and the road was tough

D A

There were times when I cried lord I've had enough

[Pre-Chorus 1]

Am7 A

Please don't desert me now

Am7 A

Don't you leave me stranded now I need a friend

Am7 A

Please don't desert me now

Am7

You've gotta show me mercy when I'm helpless

[Chorus]

G D

Show me mercy when I'm helpless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Hold me back when I get reckless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Stand me up if I get legless

Shine a light in the dark

[Verse 2]

I've been down and out and I've been fit to drop

D A

But the thought of you wouldn't let me stop

Now a man should stand upon his own two feet

D A

Because the taste of failure is a bitter sweet

[Pre-Chorus 2]

Am7 A

Please don't desert me now

Am7 A

I can hear the reaper calling in the wind

Am7 A

Please don't desert me now

Am7

You've gotta show me mercy when I'm helpless

[Chorus]

G D

Show me mercy when I'm helpless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Hold me back when I get reckless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Stand me up if I get legless

Shine a light in the dark

[Bridge]

D C

Where were you when the chips were down

G D

I fell apart when I hit the town

D C A

Where were you when I couldn't get arrested

D C

Where were you when the lights went out

G D

I blew a fuse, did you hear me shout

D C B

Where on earth do I look for heavens sake

[Verse 3]

There's a brotherhood that I want to see

D A

Gotta take my share of equality

There's no harmony in a one man band

D A

Even god almighty needs a helping hand

[Pre-Chorus 3]

Am7 A

Please don't desert me now

Am7 A

There's no time and I can't fight another day

Am7 A

Please don't desert me now

Am7

You've gotta show me mercy when I'm helpless

[Chorus]

G D

Show me mercy when I'm helpless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Hold me back when I get reckless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Stand me up if I get legless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Show me mercy when I'm helpless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Hold me back when I get reckless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Stand me up if I get legless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Show me mercy when I'm helpless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Hold me back when I get reckless

Shine a light in the dark

G D

Stand me up if I get legless

About Shine A Light In The Dark Chords by 10cc

Learn how to play Shine A Light In The Dark by 10cc with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shine A Light In The Dark chords”, “Shine A Light In The Dark guitar chords”, or “10cc Shine A Light In The Dark 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 Shine A Light In The Dark chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shine A Light In The Dark lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, Am7, G, C, B.

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Is "Shine A Light In The Dark" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Shine A Light In The Dark" in?

The chords for "Shine A Light In The Dark" show the original chord names (including A, D, Am7, G, C, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.