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Key: G major•
Intro 1

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Verse 1
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Although the things
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you've done I wouldn't criticize
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I guess you had your way
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Bm7
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You see I gotta make you understand
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I know it sounds a foolish thing to say
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But it don't matter baby
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'cos' today's another day
Chorus 1
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life
Interlude 1

and let me see
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G

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Verse 2
Em
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Remember, tonight
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we're gonna run 'till dawn
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Remember, tonight we're gonna say it
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We'll never stop
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we got a good thing goin' on
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A/C#
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I know you've heard it all before
G/D
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But I really need you darlin'
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D

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every day I need you more
Chorus 2
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life
Interlude 2

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G

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Bridge 1
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Can you understand (yes I understand)
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Can you feel it's right (I know it is)
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Will you be the same
G/B
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(I'll do it all again)
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Interlude 3
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Verse 3
Em
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Bm7
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It's been a year now
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and it's getting so much better
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Bm7
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Am7
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You came home without a word
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Though everybody said
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you'll soon forget her
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They couldn't see
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and they just didn't understand
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And lookin' in the mirror
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D

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there were fools at either hand
Chorus 3
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life
Interlude 4

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Bridge 2
Em
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B7/Eb
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Can you understand (yes I understand)
Dm6
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A/C#
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Can you feel it's right (I know it is)
Cdim7
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Will you be the same
G/B
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(I'll do it all again)
Bbdim7
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Am7
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Interlude 5
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Verse 4
Em
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How many days
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had I been waiting there to tell you
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I really can't believe
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We're walkin' out into the world tonight
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We'll do it all again until the break of light
G/D
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And the feelin' in your heart
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will soon be shinin' in your eyes
Chorus 4
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life

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C/G
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Chorus 5
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life

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C/G
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Chorus 6
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life
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You shine a little love on my life
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C/G

  • A7/G

  • Cm/G

    3

  • Em

  • Bm7

    2

  • Am7

  • C

  • A/C#

    2

  • G/D

  • D

  • B7/Eb

  • Dm6

  • Cdim7

    2

  • G/B

  • Bbdim7

  • D7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shine A Little Love by Electric Light Orchestra is G major.

The primary chords used in Shine A Little Love are G, C, A, Cm, Em, Bm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 7 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, A, Cm, 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 Shine A Little Love is approximately 135 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shine A Little Love 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 Electric Light Orchestra.

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