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Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Use both your hands
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to hold me.
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Tight! Tighter than you should.

My heart is cold as steel
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But my body's flesh
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and blood.

Walking hand in hand with silver,
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Close as gold to kiss,
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D

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Only lovers left alive
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C

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And they're swallowed in the mist.
Verse 2
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I'm your Sword of Light.

Won't you be mine tonight.

I'm your Sword of Light tonight,
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Going to scorch you deep inside,
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Make you glad to be alive
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Because I'm your Sword of
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Light.
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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Wrap tight your cloak around me
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And I'll whisper close my dreams.
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My home is such a long way
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And I'm older than I seem.

I've come a long way with the good news;
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I know you need my help.
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But don't ask me to be your guide
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I'm a stranger here myself.
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Verse 4
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I'm your Sword of Light.
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Won't you be mine tonight.
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I'm your Sword of Light tonight,
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Going to scorch you deep inside,
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Make you glad to be alive
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Because I'm your Sword of Light.
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Interlude 2
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Verse 5
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Use both your hands to hold me.
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Tight! and tighter should.

My heart is cold as steel
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But my body's flesh an
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d blood.

Walking hand in hand with silver,
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Close as gold to kiss,
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Only lovers left alive
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And they're swallowed in the mist.
Verse 6
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I'm your Sword of Light.

Won't you be mine tonight.
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I'm your Sword of Light tonight,
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Going to scorch you deep inside,
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Make you glad to be alive
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Because I'm your Sword of Light.
Outro 1
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  • C

  • F

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Sword of Light by Horslips is D major.

The primary chords used in Sword of Light are D, A, C, F.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Sword of Light is approximately 194 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Sword of 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 Sword of 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 Horslips.

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