This Little Light
Performance hints: Pitch:
core hope guitar zipper 19thc resistance sing-along folk
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine, shine, shine, let it shine
Everywhere I go. . .
All around the world. . .
Hide it under a bushel, No!. . .
All around DC. . .
For love and dignity. . .
Guitar Chords
Capo 7
G C G Em
G D G C G
Credits: Anonymous
Notes: Though the origins of the song are lost to time, this song became popular with the Civil Rights movements of the 1950s and 60s. See the NPR link for some encouraging stories about its use in protests.