Turn the Lights Off

How to play Turn the Lights Off by Jon & KATO on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 4 you play F, G, Am, Gm, A, Em, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is a strong pick if you want a modern, upbeat groove that still gives you a real workout. At about 120 BPM, it should feel lively and steady, with enough drive to keep you focused while you lock in the changes.

You can lean on the open A shape, but the rest of the chart asks for barre chords, so your fretting hand will need to stay relaxed and efficient. The main thing to watch is the move from A into B and then into C#m, since that shift can expose any tension or late finger placement.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly, then practice the harder chord changes one at a time until they feel clean. After that, play the full sequence with a metronome and gradually bring it up to tempo, keeping your changes small and controlled.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.