The Lights Go Down original guitar chords by 
Electric Light Orchestra 
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Frequently asked questions
The original key of The Lights Go Down by Electric Light Orchestra is C major.
The primary chords used in The Lights Go Down are C, Em, F, G, Am, Dm.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Em, F, G, 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 The Lights Go Down is approximately 99 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Lights Go Down 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 The Lights Go Down. 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 Electric Light Orchestra.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Lights Go Down to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
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