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New Light Chords

“New Light” by John Mayer guitar chords: in the key of Am with the chords Am, D, G and C. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AmDGCB7

Chords for New Light

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
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AmI'm the boy in your otherDphone
GLighting up inside
 your drawer atChome all alone
AmPushing 40 in theDfriend zone
GWe talk and then youCwalk away every day
AmOh, you don't thinkDtwice 'bout me
GAnd maybe you're rightB7to doubt me, but
Am...But if you give me just oneDnight
G...You're gonnaCsee me in a new light
Am...Yeah, if youDgive me just one night
G...To meet youCunderneath the moonlight
AmOh, I want a takeDtwo,
 I want to breakGthrough
 I wanna know theCreal thing about you
Am...So I canDsee you in a new light
AmTake a ride up toDMalibu
GI just wanna stay toClook at you, look at you
AmWhat would it matter if yourDfriends knew?
GWho cares what otherCpeople say, anyway
AmOh, we can goDfar from the end
GAnd make a newB7world together babe
Am...But if you give me just oneDnight
G...You're gonnaCsee me in a new light
Am...Yeah, if youDgive me just one night
G...To meet youCunderneath the moonlight
AmOh, I want a takeDtwo,
 I want to breakGthrough
 I wanna know theCreal thing about you
Am...So I canDsee you in a new light
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About New Light

John Mayer's “New Light” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — Am, D, G, C and B7 — with the progression centred on Am, D and G. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

New Light — FAQ

What key is “New Light” in?

“New Light” by John Mayer is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “New Light”?

“New Light” uses 5 chords: Am, D, G, C and B7.

Is “New Light” easy to play on guitar?

“New Light” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “New Light”?

“New Light” is performed by John Mayer.