Blinding Lights Chords
by The Weeknd
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About Blinding Lights
Blinding Lights became one of the biggest songs of the 2020s, spending over 90 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100 top 10. Its 80s-inspired synth sound, driven by a pulsing beat, created a retro-modern aesthetic that defined a new era of pop music. The song was partly inspired by the film "Joker" and reflects themes of loneliness and longing.
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Tips for Playing Blinding Lights
The main synth line can be played as an arpeggiated Fm-Cm-Eb-Bb pattern
Use a capo on the 1st fret to play in Em-Bm-D-A shapes
The driving rhythm requires precise, syncopated strumming
Add a chorus or delay effect to capture the 80s vibe
Practice playing along with the original to nail the timing
Fun Facts About Blinding Lights
The song has spent the longest time ever in the Billboard Hot 100
It was inspired by the 1980s sound of a-ha and New Order
The Weeknd performed it at the Super Bowl LV halftime show
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