Chords with lyrics
Intro:
G+G C majorC D MajorD C majorC G+G
Verse:
G+G C majorC G+G D MajorD
When I was young I was frightened, by shadow monsters on my wall
G+G C majorC E minorEm C majorC G+G A minorAm D MajorD
And I was convinced they would get me in the dark, if I slept at all
G+G C majorC E minorEm A7sus A7A7
I know she was there in her bedroom, so I tip-toed down the hall
C majorC D MajorD G+G C majorC G+G
Laid my head on the floor and tried to see under her door
Chorus:
C majorC D MajorD G+G
I was looking for the light
C majorC D MajorD G+G
When it was on I knew everything was alright
C majorC D MajorD E minorEm C majorC
Before I could knock she'd open the door and I'd look up and seen that
C majorC
smile
Am7Am7 D MajorD G+G C majorC D MajorD C majorC G+G
She always knew, when I was looking for the light
Verse:
G+G C majorC G+G D MajorD
At 19 I had all the answers thought I could make it on my own
G+G C majorC E minorEm C majorC G+G A minorAm D MajorD
As we were packing she said don't ever forget this is always your home
G+G C majorC E minorEm A7sus A7A7
Soon I foung a one room apartment has monsters of its own
C majorC D MajorD G+G C majorC G+G
So sometimes I go out and drive by that old house (Repeat chorus)
G+G C majorC G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
I stood there filled with fear as she was passing away
C majorC G+G Am7Am7 D MajorD
They said she can't hear you now all we can do is pray
C majorC D MajorD
As I squeezed her hand she opened her eyes
E minorEm C majorC
And smiled for me one last time
Am7Am7 D MajorD G+G C majorC D MajorD C majorC
She always knew, when I was looking for the light