Ray Of Light

by Madonna

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Lyrics

Zeph (Eb)yr in the sky at (Eb)night, I won (Eb)der

(Bb)do my (Eb)tears of (Bb)mourn (Eb)ing

(Bb)sink be (Eb)neath the sun?

She’s got (Eb)her self a u ni (Eb)verse gone quick (Eb)ly,

(Bb)for the (Eb)call of (Bb)thun (Eb)der

(Bb)threat ens (Eb)ev ’ry one.

And I feel

like I just got (Eb)home, and I feel.

And I feel

like I just got (Eb)home, and I feel.

Fast (Eb)er than the speed ing (Eb)light, she’s fly (Eb)ing,

(Bb)try ing (Eb)to re (Bb)mem (Eb)ber

(Bb)where it (Eb)all be gan.

She’s got (Eb)her self a lit tle (Eb)piece of heav (Eb)en,

(Bb)wait ing (Eb)for the (Bb)time (Eb)when

(Bb)earth shall (Eb)be as one.

And I feel

like I just got (Eb)home, and I feel.

And I feel

like I just got (Eb)home, and I feel.

Quick (Eb)er than a ray of (Eb)light,

quick (Eb)er than a ray of (Eb)light.

Zeph yr in the sky at night, I won der

(Eb)do my tears of (Bb)mourn ing

(Cm7)sink be neath the sun?

She’s got her self a u ni verse gone quick ly,

(Eb)for the call of (Bb)thun der

(Cm7)threat ens ev ’ry one.

And I feel.

Quick (Eb)er than a ray of (Eb)light, then gone (Eb)for

(Bb)some one (Eb)else shall (Bb)be (Eb)there

(Bb)through the (Eb)end less (Bb)years.

Ray Of Light by Madonna — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ray Of Light by Madonna 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 Eb at 120 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 "Ray Of 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 "Ray Of 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 "Ray Of Light" use?
Just 4 chords: Bb, Cm7, Dm, Eb. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Madonna songs work for kids?
Try "MORE", "CHERISH", "CRAZY FOR YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.