Band: The Smiths
Song: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
Album: The Queen Is Dead (1986)
Bassist: Andy Rouke (bass line composed by Johnny Marr)
Transcribed by: Paul Williams

The penultimate track on ‘The Queen Is Dead’ and the final single to 
be released whilst The Smiths were still together. The recent rise of 
Morrissey has seen a resurrection in some of The Smiths songs, notably 
‘There Is A Light’ is played at Morrissey shows. I hope this tab leads
those of you that are discovering the Smiths for the first time to take
a further interest in them...

Intro:
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Verse 1: 

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Chorus 1:

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Verse 2: 

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Chorus 2:

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Verse 3: (repeat to fade)

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I hope this tab helps get you started on this song,

PGW