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Leave The Lights On

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[Intro]
E7
[Verse 1]
E7
Feeling kind of boney on the telephoney
E7
Talking to Marconi eating Rice-A-Roni
     A7
Nominated for Tony for acting like a phony
E7
Watching Twilight Zoney on my forty-two inch Sony
B7
This is just a long song it ain't no poem
E7
Leave the lights on till your baby gets home
[Verse 2]
          E7
It's like sitting in the kitchen when the music's really bitchin'
     E7
Your nose it starts to itchin' as you count your old age pension
    A7
Did I forget to mention the ride that I was hitchin'
        E7
To the aluminum convention I had such good intentions
B7
Keep you cotton pickin' fingers off my song poem
    E7
And leave the lights on till your baby gets home
[Chorus]
E7
Leave the lights on till your baby gets home
E7
Leave the lights on till your baby gets home
A7
Don't forget your toothbrush your hairbrush and your comb
E7
Leave the lights on till you baby gets home
      B7
Got a big ol' dog a chrome crowbar
  E7
I keep that mother humper in the back seat of my car
[Instrumental]
E7        E7
A7        E7
B7   A7   E7
[Verse 3]
E7
Me and Billy Shakespeare stepped out to get a root beer
   E7
We sat together so near people thought we were queer
     A7
Punctuated by the big scare we joined the Air Force right there
     E7
To defend our country first class who couldn't give a rat's ass
B7
Don't you tell me that the White House is my home
E7
Leave the lights on till your baby gets home
[Chorus]
E7
Leave the lights on till your baby gets home
E7
Leave the lights on till your baby gets home
A7
Don't forget your toothbrush your hairbrush and your comb
E7
Leave the lights on till you baby gets home
      B7
Got a big ol' dog a big iron bar
  E7
I keep that mother humper in the back seat of my car
[Instrumental]
E7
[Bridge]
          E7                                               A7
It's like kissing Greta Garbo with a mouth full of marbles
     E7                                                        B7
Like trying to cash a paycheck un the middle of a train wreck  
E7                                      E7
Leave the lights on leave the lights on
     E7                                           A7
Like trying to get aroundo in a car made of bondo
     E7                                         B7
Like speaking German lingo to a dog named Dingo - Plotz!!
E7                                       E7
Leave the lights on leave the lights on
       E7                                               A7
Like a french-fried quesadilla in a franchised pizzeria
E7
Leave the lights on leave the lights on
B7
   A big iron bar
  E7
I keep that mother humper in the back seat of my car

Leave The Lights On chords and lyrics

Free chords for Leave The Lights On by John Prine. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
E7
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
E7        E7
A7        E7
B7   A7   E7
[Verse 3]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
E7
[Bridge]

Leave The Lights On Chords by John Prine

Learn how to play Leave The Lights On by John Prine with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Leave The Lights On chords”, “Leave The Lights On guitar chords”, or “John Prine Leave The Lights On 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 Leave The Lights On chords and for experienced players who want accurate Leave The Lights On lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E7, A, A7, B7.

Frequently asked questions about Leave The Lights On

How do I play "Leave The Lights On" by John Prine on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Leave The Lights On" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Leave The Lights On"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Leave The Lights On" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Leave The Lights On" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Leave The Lights On" by John Prine with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by John Prine below.

What key is "Leave The Lights On" in?

The chords for "Leave The Lights On" show the original chord names (including E7, A, A7, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.