There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

by The Smiths

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(C#m7)Take me out

to night,

where there’s (C#m7)mu sic and there’s (C#m7)peo ple, and they’re (C#m7)young and a live.

Oh, (C#m7)driv ing (C#m7)in your car,

and I (Amaj7)nev er, nev er want to go home, (B6)be cause I have n’t (C#m7)got one

an y more.

(C#m7)Take me out

to night,

Oh, take be me cause I (C#m7)want an y to where, see I don’t peo care, ple, I and don’t I (C#m7)want to see life.

Oh, (C#m7)driv ing (C#m7)in your car.

Oh, (Amaj7)please er, don’t er drop to me home.

Be cause it’s not n’t (C#m7)my home, it’s (C#m7)their home, and I’m (C#m7)wel come no more.

Oh, I have n’t got one.

Oh,

oh.

And if a (E)dou ble deck er bus

(Amaj7)crash es in to us,

to die by (E)your side is such a (A)heav en ly way to die.

And if a (E)ten ton truck

(Amaj7)kills the both of us,

to die by (E)your side, well, the (A)pleas ure, the priv ’lege is mine.

(C#m7)Take me out

to night.

(B6)Take me (C#m7)an y where, I don’t (C#m7)care, I don’t care, I don’t care.

And in the (C#m7)dark ened (C#m7)un der pass, I thought, “Oh, God, my chance has come at last.”

But then a (C#m7)strange fear (C#m7)gripped me, and I (C#m7)just could n’t ask.

(A)pleas ure, the priv ’lege is mine.

Oh, (C#m7)there is a (B)light and it (C#m7)nev er goes (B)out.

(Amaj7)There is a light that (E)nev er goes (B6)out.

(C#m7)There is a (B)light that (C#m7)nev er goes (B)out.

(Amaj7)There is a light and it (E)nev er goes (B6)out.

(C#m7)there is a (B)light and it (C#m7)nev er goes (B)out.

(Amaj7)There is a light that (E)nev er goes (B6)out.

(C#m7)There is a (B)light that (C#m7)nev er goes (B)out.

(Amaj7)There is a light and it (E)nev er goes (B6)out.

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths 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 C# at 137 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 "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" 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 "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"?
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.