Shine A Little Love

by Electric Light Orchestra
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Lyrics

mem Al though the things you’ve done I (Am7)would n’t crit i cize, (Re mem ber.) I guess you had your (Am7)way.

You see, I got ta (Bm7)make you (Am7)un thing der stand.

on.

I know it sounds a fool ish (A)thing to say, but it don’t mat ter, ba by, ’cause to day’s an oth er day.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

(Re mem ber.) To night, things we’re gon na (Am7)run n’t ’til dawn.

cize, (Re mem ber.) To night, we’re gon na (Am7)say.

We’ll nev er stop, we (Bm7)got a (Am7)good thing go in’ on.

I know you’ve heard it fool ish (A)all be fore, but I ly need you, dar lin’.

Ev ’ry day I need you more.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

(Re

Can you (Em)un der stand?

(Yes, I (B)un der stand.) Can you (Ddim7)feel it’s right?

(I (A)know it is.) Will you (Cdim7)be the same?

(I’ll do it (G)all a gain.) (Bbdim7)(Ooh, ahh, (Am7)ooh, ahh, ooh, ahh, (Am7)ooh, ahh, ooh, ahh, (G)woo!)

It’s been a year (Bm7)now, and it’s (Am7)get ting so much bet ter.

You came home (Bm7)with out a (Am7)word.

Though ev ’ry bod (Bm7)y said, “You’ll (Am7)soon for get her.” They could n’t see, and they just (A)did n’t un der stand.

And the (G)look in’ in the mir ror, there were (D)fools at ei ther hand.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

Can you (Em)un der stand?

(Yes, I (B)un der stand.) Can you (Ddim7)feel it’s right?

(I (A)know it is.) Will you (Cdim7)be the same?

(I’ll do it (G)all a gain.) (Bbdim7)(Ooh, ahh, (Am7)ooh, ahh, ooh, ahh, (Am7)ooh, ahh, ooh, ahh, (G)woo!)

How man y days (Bm7)had I been (Am7)wait ing there to tell you?

I real ly (Bm7)with can’t be (Am7)lieve.

We’re walk in’ out (Bm7)in to the (Am7)world to night.

her.” We’ll do it all a gain, un (A)til the break of light.

And the (G)feel in’ in your heart will soon be (D)shin in’ in your eyes.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

Can you

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

Shine A Little Love — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Shine A Little Love" by Electric Light Orchestra: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 134 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Shine A Little Love”

What key is "Shine A Little Love" by Electric Light Orchestra played in?
Shine A Little Love is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shine A Little Love"?
The arrangement plays at 134 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shine A Little Love" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Shine A Little Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shine A Little Love"?
"Shine A Little Love" was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Shine A Little Love"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am7, B, Bbdim7, Bm7, Bmin, C, Cdim7, +5 more.
What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?
Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Shine A Little Love" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shine A Little Love" by Electric Light Orchestra. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Shine A Little Love" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Shine A Little Love" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.