Guiding Light

by Mumford & Sons

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Well, all day per ma nent red,

the glaze

on my eyes.

When I heard your (D)voice,

the dis tance caught me by sur prise a gain.

And I know

you claim

that you’re al right.

But (C5)fix

your eyes (G5)on

me; I guess I’m all you (C5)have,

and I swear you’ll see the dawn a gain.

Well, I know I had it all on the line,

but don’t just sit with fold ed hands and be come blind.

’Cause e ven when there is no star in sight,

you’ll al ways be my on ly guid ing light.

Re late to my (D)youth;

well, I’m still in awe of you.

Dis cov er some new (D)truth

that was al ways wrapped a round (G5)you.

But don’t just slip a way

in the night.

But don’t just hurl

your words

from on high.

Well, I know

If we come back and we’re bro

ken,

un worth y and a shamed,

give us some thing to be lieve

in,

and you know we’ll go your way.

’Cause I know I had it all on the line,

but don’t just sit with fold ed hands and be come blind.

’Cause e ven when there is no star in sight,

you’ll al ways be my on ly guid ing light.

And I know I had it all on the line,

but don’t just sit with fold ed hands and be come blind.

’Cause e ven when there is no star in sight,

you’ll al ways be my on ly guid ing light.

And I know

Guiding Light by Mumford & Sons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Guiding Light by Mumford & Sons in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Guiding Light" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Guiding Light"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Guiding Light" use?
Just 10 chords: Am7, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Em, Em7, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mumford & Sons songs work for kids?
Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.