Is "Light At The End Of The Tunnel" 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 "Light At The End Of The Tunnel"?

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 "Light At The End Of The Tunnel" use?

Just 25 chords: A, A7, Ab, Ab7, Asus4, B7, Bb, C, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?

Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Light At The End Of The Tunnel

· by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Lyrics

(G7)Die sel is for un be liev ers, e lec tric i ty is wrong, steam has got the pow er that will pull us a long.

There’s a (G)light at the end of the tun nel,

there’s a (G)light at the end of the tun nel.

The (G)in side might be as (Em)black as the (C7)night, but there’s a (G)light at the end of the tun nel, there’s a (G)light at the end of the tun nel,

the (G)in side (B7)might be as (Em)black as the (F9)night, but at the (G)end of the (C)tun nel there’s a light.

It’s the pow’r of James Watt the (C)steam ing (G)Scot,

the man who watched the pot and said “Hey I’ve (D)got a (G)bril liant plot when the (C)steam is (Eb7)hot

it (G)seems to make a (C)lot of (G)pow’r.

It could (G7)turn a wheel.

(Lots of pow er.) It could (G7)drive it down a track click e ty (A7)clack click e ty (D)clack.

It could (G)drive it with a (G7)beat

(choo choo (Eb7)choo) with e (G)nough (C)left (G)o ver for a woo woo.” He saw the (G)light at the end of the tun nel.

He saw a (G)light at the end of the tun nel.

Well, (G)thanks James (B7)Watt for (Em)watch ing the pot.

He saw a (G)light at the end of the tun nel,

he saw the (G)light at the end of the tun nel,

the (G)in side (B7)might be as (Em)black as the (F9)night, but at the (G)end of the (C)tun nel there’s a light.

There’s a (Bb)dark day a (C7)head when the (Bb)pow er goes (C7)dead, when the (Bb)oil runs (C7)dry mm what can we (C7)try?

(Bb)We could use (C7)the sun light, but (Bb)it don’t shine at (C7)night

(Bb)nu cle ar (C7)fis sion leaves a (Gm7)nas ty e mis sion.

(G7)Soon the pis tons will be hum ming steam will have a sec ond com ing.

We see the (Ab)light at the end of the (Db7)tun nel,

we see the (Ab)light at the end of the (Db7)tun nel.

Just (Ab)dig a (C7)hole and (Fm)haul out the (Gb7)coal.

We see the (Ab)light at the end of the tun nel, we see the (Ab)light at the end of the tun nel.

So let the (Ab)wa ter (C7)boil,

(Fm)good bye to (Gb7)oil, at the (Ab)end of the (Db)tun nel there’s a light.

We see the (A)light at the end of the tun nel, we see the (A)light at the end of the tun nel.

When that (A)an gel (C#7)Ga briel blows his (F#m)mag ic (D7)toot we see the (A)light at the end of the tun nel, we see the (A7)light at the end of the tun nel.

We see the (A)dis tant (C#7)gleam that (F#m)tells you it’s (D9)steam at the (A)end (Asus)of (A)the (D)tun (Asus)nel (D)there’s a (A)light (D9)star

(A7)light!

Light At The End Of The Tunnel by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Light At The End Of The Tunnel” by Andrew Lloyd Webber 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 medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Light At The End Of The Tunnel" 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 "Light At The End Of The Tunnel"?: 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 "Light At The End Of The Tunnel" use?: Just 25 chords: A, A7, Ab, Ab7, Asus4, B7, Bb, C, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.