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Life In A Beautiful Light by Amy MacDonald
2012
Tracklist:
1. 4th Of July
2. Pride
3. Slow It Down
4. The Furthest Star
5. The Game
6. Across The Nile
7. The Days Of Being Young And Free
8. Left That Body Long Ago
9. Life In A Beautiful Light
10. Human Spirit
11. The Green And The Blue
12. In The End / Two Worlds (Hidden Track)
1. 4th Of July
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 3rd fret
Chords:
C: x32010
G: 320033 or 320003
D: xx0232
Em: x22000
Intro: C G D Em x3
C D
Well the fCirst day of sprGing, well it cDame and gEmone
And the sCummer did tGoo but wDinter's so lEmong
And my heCart still siGngs, siDngs for yEmou
And I dreCam of the one summer nDight I spent with yGou
And it still goes Emon
C Like the 4Gth of July
And my heart still bEmeats
C Like you're bGy my side
And I dream of the Emday
C When yoGu'll be mine
And I'll fEmly sky high
C On the 4th of JulGy
Well the fCirst day of sprGing, well it cDame and gEmone
And the sCummer did tGoo but wDinter's so lEmong
And my heCart still siGngs, siDngs for yEmou
And I dreCam of the one summer nDight I spent with yGou
And then the raCin came doGwn and the shDeets of gEmrey
And they wCashed our lGove, my drDeams awEmay
And the rCising sGun, it nDever cEmame
It jCust stayed there in that oDne summer dGay
And it still goes Emon
C Like the 4Gth of July
And my heart still bEmeats
C Like you're bGy my side
And I dream of the Emday
C When yoGu'll be mine
And I'll fEmly sky high
C On the 4th of JulGy
And the fEmireworks still pop in my head, the flCag still flies overhGead D
And the Embanner still blows, still blow in the wind
And the crCowds still cheer, the crowds still sGing D
And it still goes Emon
C Like the 4Gth of July
And my heart still bEmeats
C Like you're bGy my side
And I dream of the Emday
C When yoGu'll be mine
And I'll fEmly sky high
C On the 4th of JulGy
And it still goes Emon
C Like the 4Gth of July
And my heart still bEmeats
C Like you're bGy my side
And I dream of the Emday
C When yoGu'll be mine
And I'll fEmly sky high
C Happy 4th of JulGy
2. Pride
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 6th fret
Chords:
G: 320033 or 320003
D: xx0232
C: x32010
Em: x22000
Dsus4: xx0233
Intro: G D C x2
G I never fDelt like this bCefore
G Try to hold it bDack and I fCeel it even more
SwGeat drips down my spDine
And my knCees are weak
G I can not mDove, I can not spCeak
C But then you came and
I held it togGether agaDin
C I managed to stumble thGrouDgh
C Fifty thousand voices singing Gin the rain
There's nDothing that I wouldn't dGo
Cause I'd move moCuntains
if you Gasked me to
I'll swDim the seven sEmeas
I'll be the oCne to hold your tGorch again
I'll do aDnything you asked of Emme
Cause I'd move moCuntains
if you Gasked me to
I'll swDim the seven sEmeas
I'll be the oCne to hold your tGorch again
I'll do aDnything you asked of Gme
G I never knDew how prCoud I'd feel
Just stGanding Din the raCin
G These three woDrds mean eveCrything to me and
C G D (Dsus4)
I'd sing them again and again
Cause I'd move moCuntains
if you Gasked me to
I'll swDim the seven sEmeas
I'll be the oCne to hold your tGorch again
I'll do aDnything you asked of Emme
Cause I'd move moCuntains
if you Gasked me to
I'll swDim the seven sEmeas
I'll be the oCne to hold your tGorch again
I'll do aDnything you asked of Gme
Well the Emblue and the white of the fClag
shines bright and it's blGowing there for Dme
With my hEmand on my heart
The hConest truth there's nGowhere
I'd rather bDe
Cause I'd move moCuntains
if you Gasked me to
I'll swDim the seven sEmeas
I'll be the oCne to hold your tGorch again
I'll do aDnything you asked of Emme
Cause I'd move mCountains
if you Gasked me to
I'll swDim the seven sEmeas
I'll be the oCne to hold your tGorch again
I'll do aDnything you asked of Gme
3. Slow It Down
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 2nd fret
Chords:
C: x32010
Em: x22000
Am: x02210
F: 133211 or x33211
(You can play without a capo and replace these chords by D, F#m, Bm, G)
Intro: C Em Am F x2
C I never kneEmw you beforAme F
I've been wCalking around with my eEmyes on the flAmoor F
But now you're Ceverywhere to Emme
You're every fAmace that I sFee
Things ain't mCoving quick enEmough for Amme F
I guess I've been rCunning 'round town
EmLeaving my tracks
AmBurning out rubber
DFriving too fast
But IC got to slEmow right dAmown F
BCack to the moment the Emvery start
From the Amvery first day you hFad my heart
But IC got to slEmow right dAmown F
Slow it down
C Em Am F x2
WCishing, wanting for Emsomething more
AmAlways better than I hFad before
Who knCew this drEmeam would come tAmrue F
And I rCun the red won't sEmtop at night
AmI don't care for tFraffic light
Things ain't Cmoving quick enEmough for Amme F
I guess I've been rCunning 'round town
EmLeaving my tracks
AmBurning out rubber
DFriving too fast
But IC got to slEmow right dAmown F
BCack to the moment the Emvery start
From the Amvery first day you hFad my heart
But IC got to slEmow right dAmown F
Slow it down
C Em Am F x4
I guess I've been rCunning 'round town
EmLeaving my tracks
AmBurning out rubber
DFriving too fast
But IC got to slEmow right dAmown F
BCack to the moment the Emvery start
From the Amvery first day you hFad my heart
But IC got to slEmow right dAmown F
I guess I've been rCunning 'round town
EmLeaving my tracks
AmBurning out rubber
DFriving too fast
But IC got to slEmow right dAmown F
BCack to the moment the Emvery start
From the Amvery first day you hFad my heart
But IC got to slEmow right dAmown F
Slow it down
C Em Am F x4
End on C
4. The Furthest Star
Standard Tuning
No Capo
Chords:
D: xx0232
Bm: x24432
F#m: 244222
G: 320033 or 320003
(To make it easier put a capo on the 2nd fret and replace the chords above by C, Am, Em, F)
Intro: D
The fDurthest star in the sky
Well tBmhat's the one that passed me by
I tF#mried to wish upon that star
It dGidn't get me very far
It fDell on empty ears
It fBmell on empty hearts
And my dF#mreams, they fell apGart
I'm always F#mwishing I was someone else Bm
I'm always F#mhoping I can sell myself Bm
But I'Dll be free for what I belBmieve
And I won't sF#mell my soul just to achiGeve my goal
And I'Dve been holding back the tBmears, dreaming all these yF#mears
And I sGing from the heart if you'll listen to me
F#m Everything I do is what GI beliDeve
The lDights went out across the world
And your hBmouse of cards came tumbling down
Cause F#mnothing stays and noting sticks
When you're rGolling with the lunatics
But mDy star in the darkest sky
TBmwinkles and watches while the other stars die
UF#mpon your empty ears and empty heGarts
I'm always F#mwishing I was someone else Bm
But I've given up the gF#mhost, I will never sell myself Bm
But I'Dll be free for what I belBmieve
And I won't sF#mell my soul just to achiGeve my goal
And I'Dve been holding back the tBmears, dreaming all these yF#mears
And I sGing from the heart if you'll listen to me
F#m Everything I do is what GI beliDeve
The fDurthest star in the sky
Well tBmhat's the one that passed me by
I tF#mried to wish upon that star
It dGidn't get me very far
D Bm F#m G
End on D
5. The Game
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 5th fret
Chords:
C: x32010
F: 133211 or x33211
Am: x02210
Em: x22000
(To play without a capo replace the chords above by F, Bb, Dm and Am)
Intro: C F C
WChy did I drFeam last nCight?
WChy did I not sFee the lCight?
Cause here and Amnow is what I've been waiting for
All my lFife this is what I was born to do
No sacrifCice I wouldn't give it up for yEmou
And sFet fire to my hCeart
Then tear my world apAmart
Just like you always Emdo
And gFive, give me just a tCaste
Then take it all awAmay
I'm lost in the gEmame
The game you call the fAmame
Am F C Em x2
WChy did I thFink there was something mCore?
WChy did it feel dFifferent to the years befCore?
Cause here and nAmow is what I've been waiting for
All my lFife this is what I was born to do
No sacrifCice I wouldn't give it up for yEmou
And sFet fire to my hCeart
Then tear my world apAmart
Just like you always Emdo
And gFive, give me just a tCaste
Then take it all awAmay
I'm lost in the gEmame
The game you call the fAmame F C Em
The game you call the fAmame F C Em
And sFet fire to my hCeart
Then tear my world apAmart
Just like you always Emdo
And gFive, give me just a tCaste
Then take it all awAmay
I'm lost in the gEmame
The game you call the fAmame
6. Across The Nile
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 6th fret
Chords:
Em: x22000
G: 320003 or 320033
D: xx0232
C: x32010
Intro: Em G D C
Em G D
Wave your fEmlag high abGove your head
You desDerve to smile, celebrCate in style
Cause Emeverything that deprGessed you now is gDone
And Emeighteen days while the wGorld looked on
You stDood your ground, kept hColding strong
EmEighteen daGys while the world looked oDn
C Across the Nile there are sEmtars tonight
And they shGine much brighter than befDore
C Across the Nile there's peace and lEmove tonight
And it shGows much stronger than befDore
Much stronger than befEmore G D C Em G D
Free and fEmair life they sGaid it would be
CrDoss our fingers, wCait and see
And drEmeam of a bGetter dDay
And acrEmoss the world you've shGown them all
That hDope and strength can cConquer all
WEmill we stand togGether agaDin?
C Across the Nile there are sEmtars tonight
And they shGine much brighter than befDore
C Across the Nile there's peace and lEmove tonight
And it shGows much stronger than befDore
Much stronger than befEmore G D C Em G D
HCope and strength can cDonquer all
You've shEmown the world how the mighty fall
AndG across the Nile there are stDars
Much brighter than befGore
7. The Days Of Being Young And Free
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 4th fret
Chords:
C: x32010
Am: x02210
Em: x22000
G: 320033 or 320003
F: 133211 or x33211
Intro: C
LCisten to my heart as it beats for you
And it's tAmelling you the things that I never could
And it's lEmaying it down on the line for yGou
And the yCears are catching up, I can see it on your face
And the dAmays of being young and free
Are left there with the memories that bEmlow in the wGind
And FI can feel it coming when the MAmonday morning blues
They last allEm through the week, I feel it onG Sunday too
And FI can feel it coming when my knAmees feel weak
And I canEm not speak the trGuth
The days of being yoCung, the days of being fAmree
They're etched upon my fEmace in every light that you sFee G
The stories I could tCell, the lies are told as wAmell
What I wouldn't gEmive to lFive it aGll agaCin
The yeCars are passing, every single day
WAmhere did they go? Did you take them all away?
Now IEm'm older and brGave
And the chCildren, they all left
They fled their family nest
And nAmow we're all alone
And the house don't feel like home anymEmore, anymoGre
And FI can feel it coming when the MAmonday morning blues
They last allEm through the week, I feel it onG Sunday too
And FI can feel it coming when my knAmees feel weak
And I canEm not speak the trGuth
The days of being yoCung, the days of being fAmree
They're etched upon my fEmace in every light that you sFee G
The stories I could tCell, the lies are told as wAmell
What I wouldn't gEmive to lFive it aGll agaCin
And in my bFaby's eyes I lived it Amall again
The feCar, the surprise,F everythGing
In my bFaby's eyes I lived it Amall again
And I wouldn't chCange anythFing G
In my bFaby's eyes I lived it Amall again
And I wouldn't chCange anythFing G
End on C
8. Left That Body Long Ago
Left That Body Long Ago by Amy MacDonald
Album: Life In A Beautiful Light
Track 8
2012
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 5th fret
Chords:
D: xx0232
A: x02220
Em: x22000
G: 320003 or 320033
Intro: D
Oh my daDncing's getting slower now
Cause my yeAars they're getting older now
And my eEmyes, they won't cry
My tears have aGll run dry
And my memorDy doesn't get me very far
I can't remAember my name or exactly who you are
And I dEmon't know why, no I dGon't know why
Will you pleDase believe
I'm not the persAon you see
I left that body lEmong ago
I left it way back thGere
Will you pleDase believe
Given aAll that you see
I left that body lEmong ago
But somehow nobGody knows
So goodbDye
You were my world and my lAife
And I don't know wEmhy
You've lost your mother, lost your wGife
But there's mDore
Something more than meets the eAye
This is not the Emend
This is only goodbGye
Will you pleDase believe
I'm not the persAon you see
I left that body lEmong ago
I left it way back thGere
Now I'm frDee, I'm as happy as can Abe
I just wanted you to kEmnow
That I left that body lGong ago
So long agDo
9. Life In A Beautiful Light
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 2nd fret
Chords:
C: x32010
Am: x02210
F: 133211 or x33211
G: 320033 or 320003
G7: 320001
(To play without a capo replace the chords above by D, Bm, G, A, A7)
Intro: F C G G7
HCow do I know when I've found my one and only
And tAmhese days of searching are through?
HFow do I know when you love me as much as GI love you?
HCow do you know when your life, your life is cAmomplete?
When the bFutterflies in your stomach swGeep you of your fCeet
Cause the stCars in my eyes, well they twinkle when I see your fAmace
And the bFutterflies keep flying, flying all over the plGace
And the dCark and grey, well it fits with the black and whAmite
And all I see is lFife, lGife in a beautiful lCight
And all I see is lFife, lGife in a beautiful lCight
CNothing can prepare me for what I'm feeling right Amnow
And nFobody and nothing is ever gonna bring me dGown, down down
No rCain, no hail, no sleet, no sAmnow
Cause the sFun always shGines everywhere I gCo
Cause the stCars in my eyes, well they twinkle when I see your fAmace
And the bFutterflies keep flying, flying all over the plGace
And the dCark and grey, well it fits with the black and whAmite
And all I see is lFife, lGife in a beautiful lCight
And all I see is lFife, lGife in a beautiful lCight
Instrumental: F C G G7
Cause the stCars in my eyes, well they twinkle when I see your fAmace
And the bFutterflies keep flying, flying all over the plGace
And the dCark and grey, well it fits with the black and whAmite
And all I see is lFife, lGife in a beautiful lCight
And all I see is lFife, lGife in a beautiful lCight
And all I see is lFife, lGife in a beautiful lCight
End on C
10. Human Spirit
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 3rd fret
Chords:
C: x32010
Am: x02210
F: 133211 or x33211
G: 320033 or 320003
Em: x22000
Intro: C x2
The wCorld kept moving and you stood still
CAmaught in a moment against your will
And I thFink of yGou tonCight
The wCorld kept going and nobody could see
The hAmell that was happening, too hard to believe
And I shFed a teGar for yCou
F No matter how many bombs we've dropped
G No matter how many wars we've fought
It's goCod to see that iEmt's not dAmead
Human spFirit G is alive and wCell
The pCeople couldn't get it they said it wasn't true
AmHow could this happen, happen to you
But we'll tFry our best to be hGome for ChristmCas
And aCll the while we're still thinking about ourselves
AmWorrying bout money and stressing about wealth
But there'sF much more, much mGore to live fCor
F No matter how many bombs we've dropped
G No matter how many wars we've fought
It's goCod to see that iEmt's not dAmead
Human spFirit G is alive and wCell
Human spFirit G is alive and wCell
Human spFirit G is alive and wCell
11. The Green And The Blue
Standard Tuning
No Capo
Chords:
C: x32010
F: 133211 or x33211
Am: x02210
G: 320033 or 320003
Intro: C x2
Oh the sCky it always grows and the lFights they never fCade
There's Cmagic in the air I can fFeel it everywhCere
But the grAmeen and the blCue come betweFen me and Amyou
But CI will always be trGue to you
And the sCun it never shines and the wiFnd it always blCows
The tCreasure that you you're looking for is rFight under your nCose
But the grAmeen and the blCue come betweFen me and yAmou
On a SCaturday GafternoCon
FI never knew I could feel so lConelGy
FI never knew it would be truCuuueGee
FI never knew I could see a nCight
Like this stFanding here with yGou
But no mCatter where I roam
No mFatter where I'll Cbe
SComething always brings me bFack to these strCeets
But the grAmeen and the blCue
Still comes betweFen me and Amyou
On a SCaturday GafternCoon
FI never knew I could feel so lConelGy
FI never knew it would be trCuuuueeGee
FI never knew I could see a nCight
Like this stFanding here with yGou
But no mCatter where I roam
No mFatter where I'll Cbe
SComething always brings me bFack to these strCeets
But the grAmeen and the blCue
They unFite me and yAmou
We're both GClasgow thrGough and throCugh
Am C F Am C G C x3
End on C
12. In The End
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 2nd fret
Chords:
Am: x02210
G: 320033 or 320003
C: x32010
F: 133211 or x33211
(to play without a capo replace the chords above by Bm, A, D & G)
Intro: Am
Am G C x2
Am Wishing GI was drCeaming
Am Wishing GI didn't knCow
Am All the thGoughts I was thCinking
Am I don't wGant to knCow
Am EveryGone's always mCoving
Am I'm standing stGill for all the tCime
Am Thoughts that GI was lCiving
Am Echoes iGn my mCind
Am There's so much mGore that CI could bFe
Am So many placGes that I'll nCever sFee
Am So many livesG that I'll nCever mFeet
I'll just drAmeam until we gGet there in the eCnd
Am Always thGinking 'bout tComorrow
Am Before todGay is even thrCough
Am Always thGinking 'bout the fCuture
Am What on eGarth will happen Cto you?
Am There's so much mGore that CI could Fbe
Am So many placGes that I'll nCever sFee
Am So many livesG that I'll nCever mFeet
I'll just drAmeam until we gGet there in the eCnd
And if the wForld stops spinning
Would I start moving hCome G
And if the wForld stopped dreaming
Would I stop belCieving in it aGll
Am There's so much mGore that CI could Fbe
Am So many placGes that I'll nCever sFee
Am So many livesG that I'll nCever mFeet
I'll just drAmeam until we gGet there in the eCnd
I'll just drAmeam until we gGet there in the eCnd
I'll just drAmeam until we gGet there in the eFnd
12. Two Worlds (Hidden Track)
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 5th fret
Chords:
C: x32010
G: 320003
G*: 320033
Am: x02210
F: 133211 or x33211
Intro: C G G* Am G G* F G G* C
C G G*
When two worlds collide
Am G G*
I'm happy that I'm by your side
Cause wFe will be forevGer
G* C
You and me
C G G*
When dark falls everywhere
Am G G*
And life has gone to deep despair
F G G*
I'm happy that I spent it all
With yCou
I thFink about you every night
You'll nCever go away
I drFeam about the day we met
Like Cit was yesterday
I knFow I'll see your face
One more tCime before I die
So we can sGay
G*
Goodbye
C G G*
When heaven called you from above
Am G G*
They took the only one I love
But wFe'll still be forevGer
G* C
You and me
C G G*
When life has left you all alone
Am G G*
And love has quickly come and gone
Well wFe'll still be forevGer
G* C
You and me
I thFink about you every night
You'll nCever go away
I drFeam about the day we met
Like Cit was yesterday
I knFow I'll see your face
One more tCime before I die
So we can sGay
G*
Goodbye
C G G*
When two worlds collide
Am G G*
I'm happy that I'm by your side
Cause wFe will be forevGer
G* C
You and me
End on C