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Enlightenment

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[Verse]
DChop that wood, F#mcarry water, Bm7what's the sound of Gmaj7one hand clapping
DEnlightenmA6ent, don't know what it isGmaj7  D  A  
DEvery second, F#mevery minute, Bm7it keeps changin' to Gmaj7something different
DEnlightenmA6ent, don't know what it Gmaj7is
AEnlightenment don't know Bmwhat it is, it says it's noGmaj7n-attachment,
non-attachment, Anon-attachment
[Verse]
DI'm in the here F#mand now, and Bm7now, and I'm mGmaj7editating
DAnd still A6I'm suffering but that's Gmaj7my probDleAm
DEnlightenmA6ent, don't know what it isGmaj7... WakDe Aup!
[Instrumental]
(eight bars - harmonica)
[Bridge]
DEnlightenment sF#mays the world Bm7is nothing, nothinGmaj7g but a dream
DEverythingA6's an illusion and nothiGmaj7ng is rDeaAl
DGood or bad baF#mby, you can cBm7hange it any way you Gmaj7want
You can rearrange it
DEnlightenmA6ent, don't know what it Gmaj7is
[Verse]
DChop that wood F#mand carry watBm7er, what's the sounGmaj7d of one hand clapping
DEnlightenmA6ent, don't know what it isGmaj7  D  A  
[Verse]
DAll around baby F#myou can seeBm7  Gmaj7  
You're making your own reality every day because
DEnlightenmA6ent, don't know what isGmaj7  D  A  
DEnlightenment, dA6on't know what it iGmaj7s,  it is always up to DyouA  
DEnlightenmA6ent, don't know what it is, Gmaj7it is Dup Ato you

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Enlightenment

by Van Morrison

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

Bm7

Gmaj7

[Verse]

D F#m Bm7 Gmaj7

Chop that wood, carry water, what's the sound of one hand clapping

D A6 Gmaj7 D A

Enlightenment, don't know what it is

D F#m Bm7 Gmaj7

Every second, every minute, it keeps changin' to something different

D A6 Gmaj7

Enlightenment, don't know what it is

A Bm Gmaj7

Enlightenment don't know what it is, it says it's non-attachment,

non-attachment, non-attachment

[Verse]

D F#m Bm7 Gmaj7

I'm in the here and now, and now, and I'm meditating

D A6 Gmaj7 D A

And still I'm suffering but that's my problem

D A6 Gmaj7 D A

Enlightenment, don't know what it is... Wake up!

[Instrumental]

(eight bars - harmonica)

[Bridge]

D F#m Bm7 Gmaj7

Enlightenment says the world is nothing, nothing but a dream

D A6 Gmaj7 D A

Everything's an illusion and nothing is real

D F#m Bm7 Gmaj7

Good or bad baby, you can change it any way you want

You can rearrange it

D A6 Gmaj7

Enlightenment, don't know what it is

[Verse]

D F#m Bm7 Gmaj7

Chop that wood and carry water, what's the sound of one hand clapping

D A6 Gmaj7 D A

Enlightenment, don't know what it is

[Verse]

D F#m Bm7 Gmaj7

All around baby you can see

You're making your own reality every day because

D A6 Gmaj7 D A

Enlightenment, don't know what is

D A6 Gmaj7 D A

Enlightenment, don't know what it is, it is always up to you

D A6 Gmaj7 D A

Enlightenment, don't know what it is, it is up to you

About Enlightenment Chords by Van Morrison

Learn how to play Enlightenment by Van Morrison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Enlightenment chords”, “Enlightenment guitar chords”, or “Van Morrison Enlightenment 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 Enlightenment chords and for experienced players who want accurate Enlightenment lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, F#m, Bm7, Gmaj7, A6, A.

FAQ — Enlightenment by Van Morrison

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Is "Enlightenment" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Enlightenment" in?

The chords for "Enlightenment" show the original chord names (including D, F#m, Bm7, Gmaj7, A6, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.