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Shut Out The Light

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"SHUT OUT THE LIGHT"
by Bruce Springsteen
Milwaukee 08/07/05 pump organ version 
         D
Well the runway rushed up at him
        G
And he felt the wheels touch down
    D
He stood out on the blacktop
           A
And took a taxi into town
    D
He got out down on main street
         G
and went into a local bar
    D
He bought a drink and he found a seat
      A
In a corner in the dark.
      D
She called up her momma
           G
To get the kids out of the house
     D
She checked herself out in the dining room mirror
                   A
and undid an extra button on her blouse
    D
He felt her lying next to him
          G
When the clock read four a.m
       D              A
he was starin' at the ceiling
                  D
couldn't move his hands...
 G                        D
Momma, momma, momma come quick
  G                                D
I got the shakes and I'm gonna be sick
         G
Put your arms around me in the cold dark night
 D                       A            D
Hey now momma won't you shut out the light
           G
won't you shut out the light
           D
won't you shut out the light
           G
won't you shut out the light
           A           D
won't you shut out the light
       D
0n his porch they stretched a banner
        G                  D
saying "Johnny, Welcome Home"
Poppa pulled his ford out of the garage
          A
and they polished up the chrome
    D
His momma said "Johnny oh Johnny
               G
I'm so glad to have you back with me"
D
Poppa said he's sure they'd give him his job back
A                 D
down at the factory
G                        D
Momma, momma, momma come quick
  G                                D
I got the shakes and I'm gonna be sick
         G
Put your arms around me in the cold dark night
 D                       A            D
Hey now momma won't you shut out the light
           G
won't you shut out the light
           D
won't you shut out the light
           G
won't you shut out the light
           A           D
won't you shut out the light
     D
Now deep in the dark forest,
   G
a forest filled with pain,
   D
beyond a strip of maryland pines
          A
there's a river without a name
        D
In the cold grey morning
     G
Mel Johnson he here stands
     D
He stares out at the lights of the city
     A                   D
and dreams of where he's been
 G                       D
()                      ()
Momma, momma, momma come quick
 G                                D
()                               ()
I got the shakes and I'm gonna be sick
         G
        ()
Put your arms around me in the cold dark night
 D                      A           D
()                     ()          ()
Hey now momma won't you shut out the light
           G
          ()
won't you shut out the light
           D
          ()
won't you shut out the light
           G
          ()
won't you shut out the light
           A           D
          ()          ()
won't you shut out the light

Shut Out The Light chords and lyrics

Free chords for Shut Out The Light by Bruce Springsteen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

"SHUT OUT THE LIGHT"
by Bruce Springsteen
Milwaukee 08/07/05 pump organ version 
Poppa pulled his ford out of the garage

Shut Out The Light Chords by Bruce Springsteen

Learn how to play Shut Out The Light by Bruce Springsteen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shut Out The Light chords”, “Shut Out The Light guitar chords”, or “Bruce Springsteen Shut Out The 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 Shut Out The Light chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shut Out The Light lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A.

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Can I transpose "Shut Out The Light" to a different key?

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

Is "Shut Out The Light" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shut Out The Light" by Bruce Springsteen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bruce Springsteen below.

What key is "Shut Out The Light" in?

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