Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: Bm I could run G I could cry, I could plead D I could say it’s never gonna get A/C# Any better and leave Bm I could throw my hands up G I could fall to my knees D I could tell myself I’m strong enough A To give all the love that I need
Chorus: Bm But I still need you G D To ease my load A/C# Bm Hold me when the lightning strikes G D Lead me home A/C# Bm When I don’t know which way is right G Love me when it’s hard D I promise that I’m not A/C# Bm Leaving from your side G And when I fall apart D Promise in the dark A/C# Bm G You’ll be my nightlight D A/C# You’ll be my nightlight Bm G You’ll be my nightlight D A/C# You’ll be my nightlight You'll be my nightlight Instrumental: Bm G D A/C# x2 Verse 2: Bm I could count G Every time that I’ve fallen D Even when I’m in so deep it gets hard to see A/C# You’re still all in Bm I’ve been lost G By myself in the darkness D Know that I can find my way A Even on the days when it’s hardest Chorus: Bm But I still need you G D To ease my load A/C# Bm Hold me when the lightning strikes G D Lead me home A/C# Bm When I don’t know which way is right G Love me when it’s hard D I promise that I’m not A/C# Bm Leaving from your side G And when I fall apart D Promise in the dark A/C# Bm G You’ll be my nightlight D A/C# You’ll be my nightlight Bm G You’ll be my nightlight D A/C# You’ll be my nightlight You'll be my nightlight Instrumental: Bm G D A/C# x2 Outro: Bm G D A