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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Em
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D
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D
D

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Em
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C
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Verse 1
D
D

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If it's a light
Em
Em

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Then let it grow
D
D

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Don't let it fall
F#m
F#m
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G
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Don't let it stumble
Verse 2
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If it's a light
Em
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Then let it grow
D
D

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Don't let it fall
F#
F#
2

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G
G

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D
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Verse 3
Gm
Gm
3

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We've been down this road before
D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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G
G

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Em
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Seen too much now to ig nore
D
D

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Come away from the darkness,
A
A

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Em
Em

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darling
A
A

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D
D

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Step back into the light again
Em
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If you call my name then I

will come
D
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Verse 4
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Gm
Gm
3

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Don't let the wildness of time
D
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Cloud your view
Gm
Gm
3

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We'll keep walking this road
Em
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Me and you
D
D

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Come away from the darkness,
A
A

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Em
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darling
A
A

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D
D

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Come back into the light again

If you call my name,
Em
Em

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I will come
D
D

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F#m
F#m
2

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Em
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Verse 5
D
D

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If it's a light
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Then let it grow
F#m
F#m
2

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Don't let it fall
F#
F#
2

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G
G

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Don't let it stumble
Verse 6
D
D

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Em
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(If it's a light)
F#m
F#m
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(Then let it grow)
F#
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(Don't let it fall)
G
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Don't let it stumble
Verse 7
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D

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If it's a light
Em
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Then let it grow
F#m
F#m
2

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F#
F#
2

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G
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Don't let it fall, don't let it stumble
Verse 8
D
D

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If it's a light
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Then let it grow
F#m
F#m
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F#
F#
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G
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Don't let it fall, don't let it stumble
Verse 9
D
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If it's a light
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Then let it grow
F#
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G
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Don't let it fall, don't let it stumble
Verse 10
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Bm
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If it's a light
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Then let it grow
F#
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G
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D
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Don't let it fall, don't let it stumble...

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • C

  • F#m

    2

  • G

  • F#

    2

  • Gm

    3

  • A

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of if its a light by Mavis Staples is E major.

The primary chords used in if its a light are E, F#m, D, G#m, A, G#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, F#m, D, G#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of if its a light is approximately 86 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of if its a light using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for if its a light. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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 Mavis Staples.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add if its a light to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for if its a light by Mavis Staples on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.