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AShining light, you always showed me
You always C#mguide me. I don't know where I'm goEin'
BShow me now, DI'm waiting to Asee you
F#mI'm waiting to Bfeel you Bmaround me aEgaCin
Show me your love. Show me your kind love
Share your compassion. Let me feel mine
Shed your light all around me
Now that you've found me and I've found you
AShining light, what will you C#mshow me now?
What can I Dbring to you to stand in your gAloEw?
AShining light, when will you C#mshow your love?
When can I Dsee you and stand in your gAloEw?A  
GShed your light, Dshow your AloveA7  
GShed your light, Dshow your Alove
Solo
Shining light, what will you...
Shed your light, show your love...

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Shining Light

by Neil Young

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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C#m

F#m

Shining light, you always showed me

C#m E

You always guide me. I don't know where I'm goin'

B D A

Show me now, I'm waiting to see you

F#m B Bm E C

I'm waiting to feel you around me again

Show me your love. Show me your kind love

Share your compassion. Let me feel mine

Shed your light all around me

Now that you've found me and I've found you

A C#m

Shining light, what will you show me now?

D A E

What can I bring to you to stand in your glow?

A C#m

Shining light, when will you show your love?

D A E A

When can I see you and stand in your glow?

G D A A7

Shed your light, show your love

G D A

Shed your light, show your love

Solo

Shining light, what will you...

Shed your light, show your love...

About Shining Light Chords by Neil Young

Learn how to play Shining Light by Neil Young with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shining Light chords”, “Shining Light guitar chords”, or “Neil Young Shining 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 Shining Light chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shining Light lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C#m, E, B, D, F#m.

FAQ — Shining Light by Neil Young

How do I play "Shining Light" by Neil Young on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Shining Light" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Shining Light"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Shining Light" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Shining Light" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Shining Light" in?

The chords for "Shining Light" show the original chord names (including A, C#m, E, B, D, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.