Lights in the Sky

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Csus4]She's mostly gone
[Csus4/Db]Some other place
[F/A]♪
[Am]I'm getting by
[Bbmaj7]In other ways
[Bbmaj9]♪
[Csus4]Everything they whispered [Csus4/Db]in our ear
[F/A]Is coming true
[Am]♪
[Bbmaj7]Try to [Bbmaj9]justify the things
[Csus4]I used [Csus4/Db]to do
[F/A]Believe in you
[Am]Watching you drown, [Bbmaj7]I'll follow you down
[Bbmaj9]I am here [Csus4]right beside you
[Csus4/Db]The lights in the [F/A]sky have finally arrived
[Am]I am staying [Dm/Eb]right beside you
[Csus4]I'm trying [Csus4/Db]to stay away
[F/A]Just in case
[Am]♪
[Bbmaj7]I've come [Bbmaj9]to realize
[Csus4]We all [Csus4/Db]have our place
[F/A]Time, time has [Am]a way, you know
[Bbmaj7]To make [Bbmaj9]it clear
[Csus4]♪
[Csus4/Db]And I have [F/A]my role in this
[Am]I can't disappear
[Bbmaj7]Or leave [Bbmaj9]you here
[Csus4]Watching you drown, [Csus4/Db]I'll follow you down
[F/A]And I am [Am]here right beside you
[Dm/Eb]The lights in the [Csus4]sky are waving goodbye
[Csus4/Db]And I am [F/A]staying right beside you

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Lights in the Sky

Released 2008

Genre

Alternative Metal Alternative Rock

Songwriter Nine Inch Nails

Chord Version Options

4 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 14 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Metal

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Lights in the Sky by Nine Inch Nails is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Csus4 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Csus4/Db (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F/A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Dm/Eb (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti F5 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Lights in the Sky by Nine Inch Nails: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, Fm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Csus4/Db to F/A requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – vi – Bbmaj7 – Bbmaj9 – ii – IV – Fm/Ab – Abaug – V – Gbmaj7 – I

Song chords:

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Csus4 Csus4/Db F/A Am

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Bbmaj7 Bbmaj9 Dm/Eb F5 F5/E Fm/Ab Abaug G7 Gbmaj7 Csus4/F

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – vi – Bbmaj7 – Bbmaj9 – ii – IV – Fm/Ab – Abaug – V – Gbmaj7 – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Lights in the Sky (Nine Inch Nails)?

To play the Easy Chords for Lights in the Sky, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Lights in the Sky?

The original recording key for Lights in the Sky by Nine Inch Nails is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Lights in the Sky

Released 2008

Genre

Alternative Metal Alternative Rock

Songwriter Nine Inch Nails

Chord Version Options

4 Versions

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