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Light Years original guitar chords by
The National
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2019•Alternative•54 views•
Key: E major•
Intro 1
F#m
F#m
2

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A
A

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E
E

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B
B
2

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Verse 1

F#m
F#m
2

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A
A

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You were waiting outside for me in the sun
E
E

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Laying down to soak it all in
B
B
2

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before we had to run
F#m
F#m
2

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I was always ten feet
A
A

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behind you from the start
E/B
E/B

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Didn't know you were gone
B
B
2

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'til we were in the car
Chorus 1
A/C#
A/C#
2

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E
E

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Oh, the glory of it all was lost on me
A
A

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B
B
2

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'Til I saw how hard it'd be to reach you
A/C#
A/C#
2

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And I would always be
E
E

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lightyears, lightyears away from you
A
A

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B
B
2

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Lightyears, lightyears away from you
Verse 2
F#m
F#m
2

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I thought I saw your mother
A
A

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last weekend in the park
E
E

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It could've been anybody,
B
B
2

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it was after dark
F#m
F#m
2

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Everyone was lighting up
A
A

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in the shadows alone
E/B
E/B

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B
B
2

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You could've been right there next to me,
Chorus 2

and I'd have never known
A/C#
A/C#
2

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E
E

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Oh, the glory of it all was lost on me
A
A

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B
B
2

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'Til I saw how hard it'd be to reach you
A/C#
A/C#
2

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And I would always be
E
E

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lightyears, lightyears away from you
A/C#
A/C#
2

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B
B
2

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Lightyears, lightyears away from you
A/C#
A/C#
2

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E
E

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Lightyears, lightyears away from you
A
A

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B
B
2

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Lightyears, lightyears away from you
Outro 1
F#m
F#m
2

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A
A

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E
E

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B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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A
A

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E/B
E/B

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B
B
2

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F#m
F#m
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A
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E
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B
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • F#m

    2

  • A

  • E

  • B

    2

  • E/B

  • A/C#

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Light Years by The National is E major.

The primary chords used in Light Years are F#m, A, E, B.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like F#m, A, E, B, 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 Light Years is approximately 63 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Light Years 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 Light Years. 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 The National.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Light Years 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 Light Years by The National on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.