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Blinding Lights Chords

The Weeknd Intermediate Key of F 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Fm · Ab · Eb · Bb

Blinding Lights Chords – Guitar

The Weeknd’s massive synth-pop hit with a driving 80s-inspired beat. Beginner difficulty in the key of Dm.

Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the strum tight, rhythmic, and driving. This song has an 80s synth-pop energy — palm muting on the down strums adds a percussive modern feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Dm

I’ve been tryna call

F

I’ve been on my own for long enough

Am C

Maybe you can show me how to love, maybe

Dm F

I’m going through withdrawals

Am C

You don’t even have to do too much

You can turn me on with just a touch, baby

Chorus

Dm F

I look around and Sin City’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

Dm F

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Dm F

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Dm F

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Am C

Hey, hey, hey

Verse 2

Dm

I’m running out of time

F

’Cause I can see the sun light up the sky

Am C

So I hit the road in overdrive, baby, oh

Dm F

The city’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Am C

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Bridge

Dm F

I’m just walking by to let you know

Am C

I could never say it on the phone

Dm F AmC

Will never let you go this time

Final Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C Dm

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Practice tip: Just four chords (Dm, F, Am, C) in a repeating pattern throughout the entire song. The key is maintaining a driving, relentless rhythm. This is a perfect modern pop song for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blinding Lights"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fm, Ab, Eb and Bb.

Is "Blinding Lights" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blinding Lights" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Blinding Lights"?

It was written by The Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and released in 2019.

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Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Fm · Ab · Eb · Bb

Blinding Lights Chords – Ukulele

The Weeknd’s massive synth-pop hit with a driving 80s-inspired beat. Beginner difficulty in the key of Dm.

Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strum tight, rhythmic, and driving. This song has an 80s synth-pop energy — palm muting on the down strums adds a percussive modern feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Dm

I’ve been tryna call

F

I’ve been on my own for long enough

Am C

Maybe you can show me how to love, maybe

Dm F

I’m going through withdrawals

Am C

You don’t even have to do too much

You can turn me on with just a touch, baby

Chorus

Dm F

I look around and Sin City’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

Dm F

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Dm F

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Dm F

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Am C

Hey, hey, hey

Verse 2

Dm

I’m running out of time

F

’Cause I can see the sun light up the sky

Am C

So I hit the road in overdrive, baby, oh

Dm F

The city’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Am C

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Bridge

Dm F

I’m just walking by to let you know

Am C

I could never say it on the phone

Dm F AmC

Will never let you go this time

Final Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C Dm

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Practice tip: Just four chords (Dm, F, Am, C) in a repeating pattern throughout the entire song. The key is maintaining a driving, relentless rhythm. This is a perfect modern pop song for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blinding Lights"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fm, Ab, Eb and Bb.

Is "Blinding Lights" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blinding Lights" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Blinding Lights"?

It was written by The Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and released in 2019.

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Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Fm · Ab · Eb · Bb

Blinding Lights Chords – Piano

The Weeknd’s massive synth-pop hit with a driving 80s-inspired beat. Beginner difficulty in the key of Dm.

Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strum tight, rhythmic, and driving. This song has an 80s synth-pop energy — palm muting on the down strums adds a percussive modern feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Dm

I’ve been tryna call

F

I’ve been on my own for long enough

Am C

Maybe you can show me how to love, maybe

Dm F

I’m going through withdrawals

Am C

You don’t even have to do too much

You can turn me on with just a touch, baby

Chorus

Dm F

I look around and Sin City’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

Dm F

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Dm F

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Dm F

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Am C

Hey, hey, hey

Verse 2

Dm

I’m running out of time

F

’Cause I can see the sun light up the sky

Am C

So I hit the road in overdrive, baby, oh

Dm F

The city’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Am C

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Bridge

Dm F

I’m just walking by to let you know

Am C

I could never say it on the phone

Dm F AmC

Will never let you go this time

Final Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C Dm

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Practice tip: Just four chords (Dm, F, Am, C) in a repeating pattern throughout the entire song. The key is maintaining a driving, relentless rhythm. This is a perfect modern pop song for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blinding Lights"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fm, Ab, Eb and Bb.

Is "Blinding Lights" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blinding Lights" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Blinding Lights"?

It was written by The Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and released in 2019.

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Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Fm · Ab · Eb · Bb

Blinding Lights Chords – Banjo

The Weeknd’s massive synth-pop hit with a driving 80s-inspired beat. Beginner difficulty in the key of Dm.

Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strum tight, rhythmic, and driving. This song has an 80s synth-pop energy — palm muting on the down strums adds a percussive modern feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Dm

I’ve been tryna call

F

I’ve been on my own for long enough

Am C

Maybe you can show me how to love, maybe

Dm F

I’m going through withdrawals

Am C

You don’t even have to do too much

You can turn me on with just a touch, baby

Chorus

Dm F

I look around and Sin City’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

Dm F

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Dm F

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Dm F

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Am C

Hey, hey, hey

Verse 2

Dm

I’m running out of time

F

’Cause I can see the sun light up the sky

Am C

So I hit the road in overdrive, baby, oh

Dm F

The city’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Am C

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Bridge

Dm F

I’m just walking by to let you know

Am C

I could never say it on the phone

Dm F AmC

Will never let you go this time

Final Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C Dm

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Practice tip: Just four chords (Dm, F, Am, C) in a repeating pattern throughout the entire song. The key is maintaining a driving, relentless rhythm. This is a perfect modern pop song for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blinding Lights"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fm, Ab, Eb and Bb.

Is "Blinding Lights" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blinding Lights" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Blinding Lights"?

It was written by The Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and released in 2019.

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Abtap to play

Ebtap to play

Bbtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Fm · Ab · Eb · Bb

Blinding Lights Chords – Mandolin

The Weeknd’s massive synth-pop hit with a driving 80s-inspired beat. Beginner difficulty in the key of Dm.

Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strum tight, rhythmic, and driving. This song has an 80s synth-pop energy — palm muting on the down strums adds a percussive modern feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Dm

I’ve been tryna call

F

I’ve been on my own for long enough

Am C

Maybe you can show me how to love, maybe

Dm F

I’m going through withdrawals

Am C

You don’t even have to do too much

You can turn me on with just a touch, baby

Chorus

Dm F

I look around and Sin City’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

Dm F

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Dm F

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Dm F

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Am C

Hey, hey, hey

Verse 2

Dm

I’m running out of time

F

’Cause I can see the sun light up the sky

Am C

So I hit the road in overdrive, baby, oh

Dm F

The city’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Am C

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Bridge

Dm F

I’m just walking by to let you know

Am C

I could never say it on the phone

Dm F AmC

Will never let you go this time

Final Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C Dm

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Practice tip: Just four chords (Dm, F, Am, C) in a repeating pattern throughout the entire song. The key is maintaining a driving, relentless rhythm. This is a perfect modern pop song for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blinding Lights"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fm, Ab, Eb and Bb.

Is "Blinding Lights" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blinding Lights" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Blinding Lights"?

It was written by The Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and released in 2019.

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Abtap to play

Ebtap to play

Bbtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Fm · Ab · Eb · Bb

Blinding Lights Chords – Harmonica

The Weeknd’s massive synth-pop hit with a driving 80s-inspired beat. Beginner difficulty in the key of Dm.

Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strum tight, rhythmic, and driving. This song has an 80s synth-pop energy — palm muting on the down strums adds a percussive modern feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Dm

I’ve been tryna call

F

I’ve been on my own for long enough

Am C

Maybe you can show me how to love, maybe

Dm F

I’m going through withdrawals

Am C

You don’t even have to do too much

You can turn me on with just a touch, baby

Chorus

Dm F

I look around and Sin City’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

Dm F

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Dm F

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Am C

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Dm F

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Am C

Hey, hey, hey

Verse 2

Dm

I’m running out of time

F

’Cause I can see the sun light up the sky

Am C

So I hit the road in overdrive, baby, oh

Dm F

The city’s cold and empty

Am C

No one’s around to judge me

I can’t see clearly when you’re go-o-one

Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night

Am C

Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Bridge

Dm F

I’m just walking by to let you know

Am C

I could never say it on the phone

Dm F AmC

Will never let you go this time

Final Chorus

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Dm F

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights

Am C Dm

No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch

Practice tip: Just four chords (Dm, F, Am, C) in a repeating pattern throughout the entire song. The key is maintaining a driving, relentless rhythm. This is a perfect modern pop song for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blinding Lights"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fm, Ab, Eb and Bb.

Is "Blinding Lights" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blinding Lights" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Blinding Lights"?

It was written by The Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and released in 2019.