The Light

by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

In the morn ing it comes; heav en sent a (C)hur ri cane.

Not a trace of the sun, but I don’t e ven (Gsus4)run from rain.

Beat ing out of my chest, my heart is hold ing (Am)on to you,

from the mo ment I knew,

from the mo ment I knew.

You’re the air in my breath, fill ing up my (Csus2)love soaked lungs.

Such a beau ti ful mess, in ter twined and o ver run.

Noth ing bet ter than this, know ing that the (Am7)storm can come.

You (G)feel (C)just like the sun,

just (Cm)like the sun.

And if you say

we’ll (D6)be all right,

I’m gon na trust you, babe,

gon na (Em)look in your eyes.

And if you say

we’ll (G)be all right,

I’ll fol low you

in to

the light.

Nev er mind what I knew; noth ing seems to mat ter now.

Ooh, (D7)who I was with out you, I can (Gsus4)do with out.

No one knows where it ends, how it may (Am7)come tum bling down.

But (G)I’m here with you now.

I’m (Cm)with you now.

And if you the light.

Let the world come rush in, come down hard, come crush ing.

(C)All I need

is (G)right here be side me.

I’m not e nough, I swear it, but take my love and wear it (C)o ver

your shoul ders.

And if you say

we’ll (D6)be all right,

I’m gon na trust you, babe,

gon na (Em)look in your eyes.

And if you say

we’ll (G)be all right,

I’ll fol low you in to the light.

Mm,

the light,

the light.

The Light by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Light” by Sara Bareilles 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 140 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 "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 "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.