I'm Beginning To See The Light

· by Duke Ellington

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I (D7)nev er cared much for (G6)moon lit skies, I (A7)nev er wink (Am7)back at (Eb7)fire flies,

but (G6)now that the (F)stars are (E7)in your eyes, I’m be (A7)gin ning to (D7)see the light.

I (D7)nev er went in for (G6)af ter glow,

or (A7)can dle light (Am7)on the (Eb7)mis tle toe,

but (G6)now when you (F)turn the (E7)lamp down low, I’m be (A7)gin ning to (D7)see the light.

Used to ram ble through the park,

shad ow box ing in the dark,

then you came and caused a spark that's a (Eb7)four a larm fire

(Am7)now.

I (D7)nev er made love by (G6)lan tern shine, I (A7)nev er saw (Am7)rain bows (Eb7)in my wine, but (G6)now that your (F)lips are (E7)burn ing mine I’m be (A7)gin ing to (D7)see the light.

I (D7)nev er cared much for (G6)moon lit skies, I (A7)nev er wink (Am7)back at (Eb7)fire flies, but (G6)now that the (F)stars are (E7)in your eyes, I’m be (A7)gin ning to (D7)see the light.

I (D7)nev er went in for (G6)af ter glow, or (A7)can dle light (Am7)on the (Eb7)mis tle toe, but (G6)now when you (F)turn the (E7)lamp down low, I’m be (A7)gin ning to (D7)see the light.

Used to ram ble through the park,

shad ow box ing in the dark,

then you came and caused a spark that's a (Eb7)four a larm fire

(Am7)now.

I (D7)nev er made love by (G6)lan tern shine, I (A7)nev er saw (Am7)rain bows (Eb7)in my wine, but (G6)now that your (F)lips are (E7)burn ing mine I’m be (A7)gin ing to (D7)see the light.

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I'm Beginning To See The Light by Duke Ellington — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'm Beginning To See The Light” by Duke Ellington 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 "I'm Beginning To See The 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 "I'm Beginning To See The 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.
What other Duke Ellington songs work for kids?: Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.