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I Saw The Light original guitar chords by
Hank Williams
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1956•Country•3.8K views•
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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D7
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Verse 1
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G7
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I wandered so aimless, life filled with sin
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C7
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I wouldn't let my dear savior in
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Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night
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Praise the Lord, I saw the light
Chorus 1
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I saw the light, I saw the light
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C7
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No more darkness, no more night
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Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight
D7
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Praise the Lord, I saw the light
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Just like a blind man, I wandered along
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C7
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Worries and fears I claimed for my own
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Then like the blind man

that God gave back his sight
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Praise the Lord, I saw the light
Chorus 2
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I saw the light, I saw the light
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C7
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No more darkness, no more night
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Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight
D7
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Praise the Lord, I saw the light
Solo 1
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C7
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D7
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Verse 3
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I was a fool to wander and stray
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Straight is the gate and narrows the way
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Now I have traded the wrong for the right
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Praise the Lord, I saw the light
Chorus 3
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G7
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I saw the light, I saw the light
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C7
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No more darkness, no more night
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Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight
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Praise the Lord, I saw the light
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D7

  • G7

  • C

  • C7

  • G6

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I Saw The Light by Hank Williams is G major.

The primary chords used in I Saw The Light are G, D, G7, C, G6.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, G7, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of I Saw The Light is approximately 102 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I Saw The Light using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Hank Williams.

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