LOOKING FOR THE LIGHT
Rick Trevino
Capo 3rd fret
intro: G C D C
Verse1
G C G D Dsus D
When I was young I was frightened by shadow monsters on my wall
G C G/B Am7 G Am D Dsus D
I was convinced they would get me In the dark if I slept at all
G C Em A7sus A7
I knew she was there in her bedroom. So I tiptoed down the hall,
C D G Am G Am G/B
Laid my head on the floor and tried to see under her door.
Chorus
C D G C D G
I was looking for the light. When it was on I knew everything was al-right.
C D Bm7 C
Before I could knock, she'd open the door,and I'd look up and see that smile.
Am Dsus D G C D C
She always knew when I was looking for the light.
Verse2
G C G D Dsus D
At nineteen I had all the answers; Thought I could make it on my own
G C G/B Am7 G Am D Dsus D
As we were packing,she said don't ever forget this is always your home
G C Em A7sus A7
Soon I found a one-room apartment, has monsters of it's own.
C D G Am G Am G/B
So sometimes I'd go out and drive by that old house.
(repeat chorus)
Bridge:
Am7 G G D G
I stood there filled with fear as she was passing away
Am7 G/B C D7 C/D D
They said "She can't hear you now, all we can do is pray."
C D Bm C
As I squezed her hand, she opened her eyes, and smiled for me one last time
Am7 G/D D G C D C G
She always knew when I was looking for the light
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