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[Verse 1]
GWhen the road is rocky
And you're Ccarrying a Gload
Wait for the light to D7shine
GIf you find you're friendless
On that Cweary lonesome Groad
Wait for the D7light to Gshine
[Chorus]
Wait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to D7shine
GPull yourself together
And keep Clooking for the Gsign
Wait for the D7light to Gshine
[Verse 2]
GDon't forget your brother
As you travel Cthrough the Gland
Wait for the light to D7shine
GHe may be in trouble
And may Cneed a helping Ghand
Wait for the D7light to Gshine
[Chorus]
GWait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to D7shine
GNever give up hope
Or cast your Cpearls before the Gswine
Wait for the D7light to Gshine
[Verse 3]
GIf your life is empty
And you're oCn your last go rGound
Wait for the light to sD7hine
GIf you hear the chime bells
On the highway Cyou have Gfound
Wait for the D7light to Gshine
[Chorus]
GWait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to D7shine
GWhen your friends forsake you
And you haven't Cgot a Gdime
Wait for the D7light to Gshine
[Verse 4]
GDon't let trouble fool you
And your sins Cwill all be Ggone
Wait for the light to D7shine
GDon't forget it's darkest
Just before the Cbreak of Gdawn
Wait for the D7light to Gshine
[Chorus]
GWait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to D7shine
GKeep these words before you
As you walk that Cnarrow Gline
Wait for the D7light to Gshine

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Wait For The Light To Shine

by Hank Williams

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Verse 1]

When the road is rocky

C G

And you're carrying a load

Wait for the light to shine

If you find you're friendless

C G

On that weary lonesome road

D7 G

Wait for the light to shine

[Chorus]

Wait for the light to shine

Pull yourself together

C G

And keep looking for the sign

D7 G

Wait for the light to shine

[Verse 2]

Don't forget your brother

C G

As you travel through the land

Wait for the light to shine

He may be in trouble

C G

And may need a helping hand

D7 G

Wait for the light to shine

[Chorus]

Wait for the light to shine

Never give up hope

C G

Or cast your pearls before the swine

D7 G

Wait for the light to shine

[Verse 3]

If your life is empty

C G

And you're on your last go round

Wait for the light to shine

If you hear the chime bells

C G

On the highway you have found

D7 G

Wait for the light to shine

[Chorus]

Wait for the light to shine

When your friends forsake you

C G

And you haven't got a dime

D7 G

Wait for the light to shine

[Verse 4]

Don't let trouble fool you

C G

And your sins will all be gone

Wait for the light to shine

Don't forget it's darkest

C G

Just before the break of dawn

D7 G

Wait for the light to shine

[Chorus]

Wait for the light to shine

Keep these words before you

C G

As you walk that narrow line

D7 G

Wait for the light to shine

About Wait For The Light To Shine Chords by Hank Williams

Learn how to play Wait For The Light To Shine by Hank Williams with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wait For The Light To Shine chords”, “Wait For The Light To Shine guitar chords”, or “Hank Williams Wait For The Light To Shine 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 Wait For The Light To Shine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wait For The Light To Shine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D7.

FAQ — Wait For The Light To Shine by Hank Williams

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Is "Wait For The Light To Shine" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Wait For The Light To Shine" by Hank Williams with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Hank Williams below.

What key is "Wait For The Light To Shine" in?

The chords for "Wait For The Light To Shine" show the original chord names (including G, C, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.