Sovereign Light Café original guitar chords by
Keane

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Key: B major•

Verse 1

B

B

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I'm going back to a time

when we owned this town

B/D#

B/D#

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E

E

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Down Powder Mill Lane,

in the battlegrounds

C#m7

C#m7

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B

B

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We were friends and lovers

G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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and clueless clowns

F#

F#

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B

B

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I didn't know I was finding out how

I'd be torn from you

B/D#

B/D#

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E

E

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When we talked about things

we were gonna do

C#m7

C#m7

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B

B

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We were wide eyed dreamers

G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#

F#

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and wiser too

Chorus 1

E

E

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B

B

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We'd go down to the rides on East Parade

G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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By the lights of the Palace Arcade

E

E

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Watch night coming down

G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#

F#

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on the Sovereign Light Ca_ fé

Verse 2

B

B

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I'm begging you for some sign

But you've still got nothing to say

B/D#

B/D#

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E

E

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Don't turn your back on me,

don't walk away

C#m7

C#m7

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B

B

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I'm a bet_ ter man now

G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#

F#

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than I was that day

Chorus 2

E

E

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B

B

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Let's go down to the rides on East Pa_ rade

G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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By the lights of the Palace Ar_ cade

E

E

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Watch night coming down

B

B

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#

F#

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on the Sovereign Light Ca_ fé

E

E

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B

B

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Let's go down to the bandstand on the pier

G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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Watch the drunks and the lovers ap_ pear

E

E

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To take turns, as the stars

B

B

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#

F#

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of the Sovereign Light Ca_ fé

Bridge 1

G#m

G#m

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F#/A#

F#/A#

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B

B

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F#

F#

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I wheel my bike off the train

Up the North Trade Road

G#m

G#m

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F#/A#

F#/A#

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B

B

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Look for you

F#

F#

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on Marley Lane

G#m

G#m

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In every building, every street sign

B/F#

B/F#

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E

E

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Oh why did we ev_ er go

F#

F#

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F#/G#

F#/G#

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F#7/A#

F#7/A#

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F#

F#

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so far from home?

Verse 3

B

B

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Well you've got nothing to hide

You can't change who you really are

B/D#

B/D#

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E

E

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You can get a big house

and a faster car

B

B

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You can run away boy,

G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#

F#

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but you won't go far

Chorus 3

E

E

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B

B

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Let's go down to the rides on East Pa_ rade

G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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By the lights of the Palace Ar_ cade

E

E

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Watch night coming down

B

B

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#

F#

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on the Sovereign Light Ca_ fé

E

E

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B

B

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Let's go down to the bandstand on the pier

G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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Watch the drunks and the lovers ap_ pear

E

E

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To take turns, as the stars

B

B

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#

F#

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of the Sovereign Light Ca_ fé

Outro 1

E

E

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B

B

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G#m

G#m

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Sha La la la la la, yeah, yeah

F#sus4

F#sus4

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I'm going where the people

E

E

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B

B

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#

F#

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know my name

E

E

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B

B

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G#m

G#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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E

E

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B

B

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#

F#

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Eadd9

Eadd9

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Chords

B
B/D#
E
C#m7
G#m
F#sus4
F#
F#/A#
B/F#
F#/G#
F#7/A#
Eadd9

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Sovereign Light Café?

The original key of Sovereign Light Café by Keane is B major.

What are the main chords for Sovereign Light Café?

The primary chords used in Sovereign Light Café are B, B/D#, E, C#m, G#m, F#.

Do I need a capo to play Sovereign Light Café?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Sovereign Light Café beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

Are there official chords for Sovereign Light Café?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Sovereign Light Café?

The tempo of Sovereign Light Café is approximately 123 beats per minute.

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