Mumford & Sons – Guiding Light Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Mumford & Sons – Guiding Light Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chord progression of Guiding Light by Mumford & Sons on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse]
G
All day permanent red
C                    G
the glaze on my eyes
G
when i heard your voice
C                                                         G
the distance caught be by surprise again
G                             C                             G
and I know you claim that you’re alright
C                             G
but fix your eyes on me
C
I guess im all you have
G                                           D
and i swear you’ll see the dawn again

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[Chorus]
C                                                         G
well I know I had it all on the line
Em                                           D
but dont just sit with folded hands and become blind
Am                                           G
cos even when there is no star in sight
Em                                           D
you’ll always be my only guiding light

[Verse]
G
Relate to my youth
C                             G
well im still in awe of you
G
discover some new truth
C                                           G
that was always wrapped around you
G               C               G
dont just slip in the night
G                             C                             G
dont just hurl your words from on high

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[Chorus]
C                                           G
well I know I had it all on the line
Em                                           D
but dont just sit with folded hands and become blind
Em                                           G
cos even when there is no star in sight
Em                                           D
you’ll always be my only guiding light

[Bridge]
Am                             G
if we come back and were broken
Am                             Em
unworthy and ashamed
Am                             G
give us something to believe in
Am      D      Am       G      Em       D
and you know well go your way

[Chorus]
C                                           G
well I know I had it all on the line
Em                                                         D
but dont just sit with folded hands and become blind
Em                                           G
cos even when there is no star in sight
Em                                           D
you’ll always be my only guiding light

[Chorus]
C                             G
well I know I had it all on the line
Em                                                         D
but dont just sit with folded hands and become blind
Em                             G
cos even when there is no star in sight
Em               D                             G
you’ll always be my only guiding light

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How to play Guiding Light: key, chords and progression

Guiding Light by Mumford & Sons keeps coming home to G major (one sharp: F♯). You need 5 chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Most of the song cycles through C – G – Em – D (IV – I – vi – V in G major). In solfa, that is fah – doh – lah – soh. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E

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Guiding Light chords: questions

What key is Guiding Light in?

Guiding Light by Mumford & Sons is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Guiding Light?

Guiding Light uses 5 chords: G, C, D, Em, Am.

What is the chord progression of Guiding Light?

The main progression is C – G – Em – D (IV – I – vi – V).

Is Guiding Light easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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