Life In 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 Beautiful Light
10. Human Spirit
11. The Green And The Blue
12. In The End
1. 4th Of July
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 3rd fret
Chords:
: x32010
: 320033 or 320003
: xx0232
: x22000
x3
Well the first day of spring, well it came and gone
And the summer did too but winter's so long
And my heart still sings, sings for you
And I dream of the one summer night I spent with you
And it still goes on
Like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats
Like you're by my side
And I dream of the day
When you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high
On the 4th of July
Well the first day of spring, well it came and gone
And the summer did too but winter's so long
And my heart still sings, sings for you
And I dream of the one summer night I spent with you
And then the rain came down and the sheets of grey
And they washed our love, my dreams away
And the rising sun, it never came
It just stayed there in that one summer day
And it still goes on
Like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats
Like you're by my side
And I dream of the day
When you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high
On the 4th of July
And the fireworks still pop in my head, the flag still flies overhead
And the banner still blows, still blow in the wind
And the crowds still cheer, the crowds still sing
And it still goes on
Like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats
Like you're by my side
And I dream of the day
When you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high
On the 4th of July
And it still goes on
Like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats
Like you're by my side
And I dream of the day
When you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high
Happy 4th of July
2. Pride
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 6th fret
Chords:
: 320033 or 320003
: xx0232
: x32010
: x22000
: xx0233
x2
I never felt like this before
Try to hold it back and I feel it even more
Sweat drips down my spine
And my knees are weak
I can not move, I can not speak
But then you came and
I held it together again
I managed to stumble through
Fifty thousand voices singing in the rain
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
Cause I'd move mountains
if you asked me to
I'll swim the seven seas
I'll be the one to hold your torch again
I'll do anything you asked of me
Cause I'd move mountains
if you asked me to
I'll swim the seven seas
I'll be the one to hold your torch again
I'll do anything you asked of me
I never knew how proud I'd feel
Just standing in the rain
These three words mean everything to me and
()
I'd sing them again and again
Cause I'd move mountains
if you asked me to
I'll swim the seven seas
I'll be the one to hold your torch again
I'll do anything you asked of me
Cause I'd move mountains
if you asked me to
I'll swim the seven seas
I'll be the one to hold your torch again
I'll do anything you asked of me
Well the blue and the white of the flag
shines bright and it's blowing there for me
With my hand on my heart
The honest truth there's nowhere
I'd rather be
Cause I'd move mountains
if you asked me to
I'll swim the seven seas
I'll be the one to hold your torch again
I'll do anything you asked of me
Cause I'd move mountains
if you asked me to
I'll swim the seven seas
I'll be the one to hold your torch again
I'll do anything you asked of me
3. Slow It Down
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 2nd fret
Chords:
: x32010
: x22000
: x02210
: 133211 or x33211
(You can play without a capo and replace these chords by , , , )
x2
I never knew you before
I've been walking around with my eyes on the floor
But now you're everywhere to me
You're every face that I see
Things ain't moving quick enough for me
I guess I've been running 'round town
Leaving my tracks
Burning out rubber
Driving too fast
But I got to slow right down
Back to the moment the very start
From the very first day you had my heart
But I got to slow right down
Slow it down
x2
Wishing, wanting for something more
Always better than I had before
Who knew this dream would come true
And I run the red won't stop at night
I don't care for traffic light
Things ain't moving quick enough for me
I guess I've been running 'round town
Leaving my tracks
Burning out rubber
Driving too fast
But I got to slow right down
Back to the moment the very start
From the very first day you had my heart
But I got to slow right down
Slow it down
x4
I guess I've been running 'round town
Leaving my tracks
Burning out rubber
Driving too fast
But I got to slow right down
Back to the moment the very start
From the very first day you had my heart
But I got to slow right down
I guess I've been running 'round town
Leaving my tracks
Burning out rubber
Driving too fast
But I got to slow right down
Back to the moment the very start
From the very first day you had my heart
But I got to slow right down
Slow it down
x4
End on
4. The Furthest Star
Standard Tuning
No Capo
Chords:
: xx0232
: x24432
: 244222
: 320033 or 320003
(To make it easier put a capo on the 2nd fret and replace the chords above by , , , )
The furthest star in the sky
Well that's the one that passed me by
I tried to wish upon that star
It didn't get me very far
It fell on empty ears
It fell on empty hearts
And my dreams, they fell apart
I'm always wishing I was someone else
I'm always hoping I can sell myself
But I'll be free for what I believe
And I won't sell my soul just to achieve my goal
And I've been holding back the tears, dreaming all these years
And I sing from the heart if you'll listen to me
Everything I do is what I believe
The lights went out across the world
And your house of cards came tumbling down
Cause nothing stays and noting sticks
When you're rolling with the lunatics
But my star in the darkest sky
Twinkles and watches while the other stars die
Upon your empty ears and empty hearts
I'm always wishing I was someone else
But I've given up the ghost, I will never sell myself
But I'll be free for what I believe
And I won't sell my soul just to achieve my goal
And I've been holding back the tears, dreaming all these years
And I sing from the heart if you'll listen to me
Everything I do is what I believe
The furthest star in the sky
Well that's the one that passed me by
I tried to wish upon that star
It didn't get me very far
End on
5. The Game
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 5th fret
Chords:
: x32010
: 133211 or x33211
: x02210
: x22000
(To play without a capo replace the chords above by , , and )
Why did I dream last night?
Why did I not see the light?
Cause here and now is what I've been waiting for
All my life this is what I was born to do
No sacrifice I wouldn't give it up for you
And set fire to my heart
Then tear my world apart
Just like you always do
And give, give me just a taste
Then take it all away
I'm lost in the game
The game you call the fame
x2
Why did I think there was something more?
Why did it feel different to the years before?
Cause here and now is what I've been waiting for
All my life this is what I was born to do
No sacrifice I wouldn't give it up for you
And set fire to my heart
Then tear my world apart
Just like you always do
And give, give me just a taste
Then take it all away
I'm lost in the game
The game you call the fame
The game you call the fame
And set fire to my heart
Then tear my world apart
Just like you always do
And give, give me just a taste
Then take it all away
I'm lost in the game
The game you call the fame
6. Across The Nile
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 4th fret
Chords:
: x24432
: x02220
: 022100
: xx0232
Wave your flag high above your head
You deserve to smile, celebrate in style
Cause everything that depressed you now is gone
And eighteen days while the world looked on
You stood your ground, kept holding strong
Eighteen days while the world looked on
Across the Nile there are stars tonight
And they shine much brighter than before
Across the Nile there's peace and love tonight
And it shows much stronger than before
Much stronger than before
Free and fair life they said it would be
Cross our fingers, wait and see
And dream of a better day
And across the world you've shown them all
That hope and strength can conquer all
Will we stand together again?
Across the Nile there are stars tonight
And they shine much brighter than before
Across the Nile there's peace and love tonight
And it shows much stronger than before
Much stronger than before
Hope and strength can conquer all
You've shown the world how the mighty fall
And across the Nile there are stars
Much brighter than before
7. The Days Of Being Young And Free
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 4th fret
Chords:
: x32010
: x02210
: x22000
: 320033 or 320003
: 133211 or x33211
Listen to my heart as it beats for you
And it's telling you the things that I never could
And it's laying it down on the line for you
And the years are catching up, I can see it on your face
And the days of being young and free
Are left there with the memories that blow in the wind
And I can feel it coming when the Monday morning blues
They last all through the week, I feel it on Sunday too
And I can feel it coming when my knees feel weak
And I can not speak the truth
The days of being young, the days of being free
They're etched upon my face in every light that you see
The stories I could tell, the lies are told as well
What I wouldn't give to live it all again
The years are passing, every single day
Where did they go? Did you take them all away?
Now I'm older and brave
And the children, they all left
They fled their family nest
And now we're all alone
And the house don't feel like home anymore, anymore
And I can feel it coming when the Monday morning blues
They last all through the week, I feel it on Sunday too
And I can feel it coming when my knees feel weak
And I can not speak the truth
The days of being young, the days of being free
They're etched upon my face in every light that you see
The stories I could tell, the lies are told as well
What I wouldn't give to live it all again
And in my baby's eyes I lived it all again
The fear, the surprise, everything
In my baby's eyes I lived it all again
And I wouldn't change anything
In my baby's eyes I lived it all again
And I wouldn't change anything
End on
8. Left That Body Long Ago
Left That Body Long Ago by Amy MacDonald
Album: Life In Beautiful Light
Track 8
2012
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 5th fret
Chords:
: xx0232
: x02220
: x22000
: 320003 or 320033
Oh my dancing's getting slower now
Cause my years they're getting older now
And my eyes, they won't cry
My tears have all run dry
And my memory doesn't get me very far
I can't remember my name or exactly who you are
And I don't know why, no I don't know why
Will you please believe
I'm not the person you see
I left that body long ago
I left it way back there
Will you please believe
Given all that you see
I left that body long ago
But somehow nobody knows
So goodbye
You were my world and my life
And I don't know why
You've lost your mother, lost your wife
But there's more
Something more than meets the eye
This is not the end
This is only goodbye
Will you please believe
I'm not the person you see
I left that body long ago
I left it way back there
Now I'm free, I'm as happy as can be
I just wanted you to know
That I left that body long ago
So long ago
9. Life In Beautiful Light
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 2nd fret
Chords:
: x32010
: x02210
: 133211 or x33211
: 320033 or 320003
: 320001
(To play without a capo replace the chords above by , , , , )
How do I know when I've found my one and only
And these days of searching are through?
How do I know when you love me as much as I love you?
How do you know when your life, your life is complete?
When the butterflies in your stomach sweep you of your feet
Cause the stars in my eyes, well they twinkle when I see your face
And the butterflies keep flying, flying all over the place
And the dark and grey, well it fits with the black and white
And all I see is life, life in a beautiful light
And all I see is life, life in a beautiful light
Nothing can prepare me for what I'm feeling right now
And nobody and nothing is ever gonna bring me down, down down
No rain, no hail, no sleet, no snow
Cause the sun always shines everywhere I go
Cause the stars in my eyes, well they twinkle when I see your face
And the butterflies keep flying, flying all over the place
And the dark and grey, well it fits with the black and white
And all I see is life, life in a beautiful light
And all I see is life, life in a beautiful light
Instrumental:
Cause the stars in my eyes, well they twinkle when I see your face
And the butterflies keep flying, flying all over the place
And the dark and grey, well it fits with the black and white
And all I see is life, life in a beautiful light
And all I see is life, life in a beautiful light
And all I see is life, life in a beautiful light
End on
10. Human Spirit
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 3rd fret
Chords:
: x32010
: x02210
: 133211 or x33211
: 320033 or 320003
: x22000
x2
The world kept moving and you stood still
Caught in a moment against your will
And I think of you tonight
The world kept going and nobody could see
The hell that was happening, too hard to believe
And I shed a tear for you
No matter how many bombs we've dropped
No matter how many wars we've fought
It's good to see that it's not dead
Human spirit is alive and well
The people couldn't get it they said it wasn't true
How could this happen, happen to you
But we'll try our best to be home for Christmas
And all the while we're still thinking about ourselves
Worrying bout money and stressing about wealth
But there's much more, much more to live for
No matter how many bombs we've dropped
No matter how many wars we've fought
It's good to see that it's not dead
Human spirit is alive and well
Human spirit is alive and well
Human spirit is alive and well
11. The Green And The Blue
Standard Tuning
No Capo
Chords:
: x32010
: 133211 or x33211
: x02210
: 320033 or 320003
x2
Oh the sky it always grows and the lights they never fade
There's magic in the air I can feel it everywhere
But the green and the blue come between me and you
But I will always be true to you
And the sun it never shines and the wind it always blows
The treasure that you you're looking for is right under your nose
But the green and the blue come between me and you
On a Saturday afternoon
I never knew I could feel so lonely
I never knew it would be truuuueee
I never knew I could see a night
Like this standing here with you
But no matter where I roam
No matter where I'll be
Something always brings me back to these streets
But the green and the blue
Still comes between me and you
On a Saturday afternoon
I never knew I could feel so lonely
I never knew it would be truuuueeee
I never knew I could see a night
Like this standing here with you
But no matter where I roam
No matter where I'll be
Something always brings me back to these streets
But the green and the blue
They unite me and you
We're both Glasgow through and through
x3
End on
12. In The End
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 2nd fret
Chords:
: x02210
: 320033 or 320003
: 133211 or x33211
: x32010
(to play without a capo replace the chords above by , , and )
x2
Wishing I was dreaming
Wishing I didn't know
All the thoughts I was thinking
I don't want to know
Everyone's always moving
I'm standing still for all the time
Thoughts that I was living
Echoes in my mind
There's so much more that I could be
So many places that I'll never see
So many lives that I'll never meet
I'll just dream until we get there in the end
Always thinking 'bout tomorrow
Before today is even through
Always thinking 'bout the future
What on earth will happen to you?
There's so much more that I could be
So many places that I'll never see
So many lives that I'll never meet
I'll just dream until we get there in the end
And if the world stops spinning
Would I start moving home
And if the world stopped dreaming
Would I stop believing in it all
There's so much more that I could be
So many places that I'll never see
So many lives that I'll never meet
I'll just dream until we get there in the end
I'll just dream until we get there in the end
I'll just dream until we get there in the end
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