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[Intro]
[Em][D][C][Am]
[Verse]
[Em]She don't [D]like the flash, [C]wanna keep [Am]us in the dark
[Em]She don't like [D] the fame, [C]hate it when we'[Am]re miles apart
[Em] And she getting to [A]the point where it [D]'s too much for her
[C] And throw us all [A]away 'cause it's[Am] too much for her
[Em]She can't[a] hide [D]way 'cause [C]the worl[a]d knows [Am]who we re
[Cborus]
[Am]She don't [Em]like the lights
[D]Ooh, ooh, [C]ooh, ooh,
[Am]She don't, she don't, she don't
[Am]She don't [Em]like the lights
[D]Ooh, ooh, [C]ooh, ooh,
[Am]She don't, she don't
[Em]Don't wanna share [D]with no one else,[e] want m to herself
[C]Don't want no[c] love in front [Am] of the amera
[Am]She don't [Em]like the lights
[D]Ooh, ooh, [C]ooh, ooh,
[Am]She don't, she don't, she don't
[Em]She [D]don't [C]like the [Am]lights
[Verse 2]
[Em]She's giving [D] ultimatums,[C]she don't [Am]like this life
[Em]She said if [D] I loved he[d]r,I' give [C]it up won't [Am]think twice
I can't do that
[Em] And it's [A]getting to the point [D] where it's [C]too much for her
[a]Wanna throw it all way, '[Am]cause it's too much for her
[Em]She don't[D] wanna [C]live this [Am]life, yeah
[Cborus]
[Am]She don't [Em]like the lights
[D]Ooh, ooh, [C]ooh, ooh,
[Am]She don't, she don't,
[Am]She don't [Em]like the lights
[D]Ooh, ooh, [C]ooh, ooh,
[Am]She don't, she don't
[Em]Don't wanna share [D]with no one else,[e] want m to herself
[C]Don't want no[c] love in front [Am] of the amera
[Am]She don't [Em]like the lights
[D]Ooh, ooh, [C]ooh, ooh,
[Am]She don't, she don't, she don't
[Am]She don't [Em]like the lights
[Bridge]
[D]How can I choose [C] between thetwo
[Am]When all the [Em]lights are all I know?
[D]I wish she could see,[C] how good this canbe
[Am]I hope that s[a]he waits [Em]little bit longer
[Em]'Cause I don't[D] wanna live [C]life, without h[A] mer by my side
[Em]'Cause s[g]he ives [D] the [C]light that [Am]'s in me
[Em]But she [D]don't know [C], don't [Am]know, woah
[Cborus]
[Em]She [D]don't [C]like the [Am]lights
[Em]She don't like the [D]lights, the lights
[C]the lights,[Am] the lights
[Em]Ooh, [D]ooh, [C]ooh, [Am]ooh, ooh
[Am]Sh don't[e] like [Em]the lights
[D]Ooh, [C]ooh, [Am]ooh, ooh
[Em]She don't like the lights
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She Don’t Like the Lights by Justin Bieber is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti a (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti e (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for She Don’t Like the Lights by Justin Bieber: sounding in E (Capo Fret 2, shape D) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 2 (played in D shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Em to D requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
Em – D – C – Am – IV – I – c – d – g
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
EmDCAm
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
Aaecdg
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyEAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyDOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into D, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord Family E
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of E. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IETonic
iiF#mSupertonic
iiiG#mMediant
IVASubdominant
VBDominant
viC#mSubmediant
vii°D#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 10 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleAll open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circleCapo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: E•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: Em – D – C – Am – IV – I – c – d – g•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 2
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ She Don’t Like the Lights
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for She Don’t Like the Lights (Justin Bieber)?
To play the Easy Chords for She Don’t Like the Lights, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for She Don’t Like the Lights?
The original recording key for She Don’t Like the Lights by Justin Bieber is E. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
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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.