When The Lights Go Out Chords
When The Lights Go Out by Bruce Springsteen is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of E with a capo on the 2st fret. It uses the chords E, Asus, D and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
E
You say you have a best friend, you trust him with your life
You trust him with your money, you trust him with your kids
You'd even trust him with your wife
Asus D
You better watch what's goin' on when the lights are out
Asus G D
When the night is dark, when there ain't nobody lookin' around
Asus G E E*
When the lights are out, down in this dirty little town
E E* E E*
E
Well now the world is dark and funny, better listen up to what I say
You ain't gonna know what's going on by what you see in the light of day
Asus D
You better watch what's goin' on when the lights are out
Asus G D
When the night is dark, when there ain't nobody lookin' around
Asus G E E*
Yeah when the lights are out, down in this dirty little town
E E* E E*
Asus E Asus E
Now, Baby, she trusted Billy, within reason, you understand?
Asus E
But he kept coming home late at night
N.C.*(tap guitar)
And in the morning he had that smell on his hands
E E* E E*
E
Well now the world is turning, Rome is burning
Me, I'm watching and I'm learning
They say sure as God's hand and the tickin' of the clock
The lord's light will shine under every dirty rock
Last night I slept the sleep of fear
And I heard God's voice whispering in my ear
Asus D
He said, you better watch what's goin' on when the lights are out
Asus G D
When the night is dark, when there ain't nobody lookin' around
Asus G E
Yeah when the lights are out, down in this dirty little town
G E
Down in this dirty little town
G E
Down in this dirty little town
G E E*
Down in this dirty little town
E E* E