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Let There Be Light original guitar chords by
Andrew Peterson
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2003•Worship•62 views•
Key: F major•
Intro 1
F
F

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Bb/D
Bb/D
3

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C/E
C/E

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Bbmaj7
Bbmaj7

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C
C

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Verse 1
C
C

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When the mandolin sang

like a bird on the wing
Fadd9
Fadd9

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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In the hands of Bill Monroe
C
C

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When Chet played guitar

like a walk in the park
Fadd9
Fadd9

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Like a prodigal son coming home

C
C

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They spoke into being

the work of their hands
Fadd9
Fadd9

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From the void of the wire and the wood
C
C

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And they stood on the stage

And they sang and they played
Fadd9
Fadd9

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And they said that it was good
G
G

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They said
Chorus 1
C
C

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Let there be light
Fadd9
Fadd9

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Let there be love
C
C

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G
G

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Let there be light, let there be love
C
C

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Em
Em

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F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Let there be mu- sic
Verse 2
C
C

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Now, Aaron's a preacher and I play guitar
Bbadd9
Bbadd9
5

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Jim, he can tune up your Ford
F/A
F/A

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Dave is in law school for 800 years
Bbadd9
Bbadd9
5

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For the sake of the sick and the poor

C
C

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And the work of our hands

is the salt of the earth
Fadd9
Fadd9

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The music we make is the light of the world
Am
Am

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C
C

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Fadd9
Fadd9

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G
G

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Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

And say
Chorus 2
C
C

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Let there be light
Fadd9
Fadd9

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Let there be love
C
C

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G
G

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Let there be light, let there be love
F
F

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Let there be mu sic
Bridge 1
Am
Am

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C
C

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When your spirit is hovering
Fadd9
Fadd9

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G
G

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over the deep
Am
Am

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In the image of God,
C
C

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D
D

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just look into that darkness and speak
Dm7
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G
G

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And say let there be light, let there be love,
C
C

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Fadd9
Fadd9

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G
G

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C
C

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Fadd9
Fadd9

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let there be music
Verse 3
Gsus4
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So let the mandolin play

like a mother's embrace
Bbsus2
Bbsus2

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Let the fiddle be warm as a smile
Am7
Am7

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Let the guitar be bright

as a friend at your side
Bbsus2
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When you're lost on a long lonely mile
C
C

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Let the music be sweet
C/E
C/E

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as the washing of feet
F
F

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And as gentle as a kiss
Am
Am

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Let the love that we feel
C
C

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be as light as a reel
Fadd9
Fadd9

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G
G

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And as real as the love we give
Chorus 3
C
C

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So, let there be light
Fadd9
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So, let there be love
C
C

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G
G

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Let there be light, let there be love
Fadd9
Fadd9

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Let there be music
C
C

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I said, let there be light
Fadd9
Fadd9

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Let there be love
C
C

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G
G

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Let there be light, let there be love
C
C

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Fadd9
Fadd9

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Let there be music
C
C

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Fadd9
Fadd9

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G
G

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C
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • F

  • Bb/D

    3

  • C/E

  • Bbmaj7

  • C

  • Fadd9

  • Gsus4

  • G

  • Em

  • Bbadd9

    5

  • F/A

  • Am

  • D

  • Dm7

  • Bbsus2

  • Am7

Capo: No capo

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What is the original key of Let There Be Light?

The original key of Let There Be Light by Andrew Peterson is F major.

What are the main chords for Let There Be Light?

The primary chords used in Let There Be Light are F, Bb, C, G, Em, Am.

Do I need a capo to play Let There Be Light?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Let There Be Light beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

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The tempo of Let There Be Light is approximately 118 beats per minute.

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