Turn Off The Light

by Nelly Furtado

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It’s get ting so (G)lone ly in side this bed,

don’t know if I should (G)lick my wounds or say, (D)“Woe is me,” in stead.

There’s an ach ing in side my head.

It’s tel ling me, “You're (G)bet ter off a lone.”

Af ter mid night,

morn ing will come (G)and the (C)day will see

if (D)you will na get some.

They say, “That (Em)girl, you know she act too tough, tough, tough.” Well, it’s till I (D)turn off the light, turn off the light.

They say, “That (Em)girl, you know, she act so rough, rough, rough.” Well, it’s till I (D)turn off the light, turn off the light.

And I say, (Em)“Fol low me, fol low me, fol low me down, (G)down, down, down till you (D)see all my dreams.”

(Em)Not ev ’ry thing in this (G)mag i cal world is (D)quite what it seems.

I looked a bove the oth er day,

’cause I think I’m good and (D)read y for a change.

I live my life by the moon.

(by the moon).

If it’s (Em)high, play it low; if it’s (G)har vest, go slow; and if it’s (D)full, then go.

But af ter mid night,

morn ing will come (G)and the (C)day will see

if (D)you’re gon na get some.

They say, “That (Em)girl, you know she act too tough, tough, tough.” Well, it’s till I (D)turn off the light, turn off the light.

They say, “That (Em)girl, you know, she act so rough, rough, rough.” Well, it’s till I (D)turn off the light, turn off the light.

And I say, (Em)“Fol low me, fol low me, fol low me down, (G)down, down, down till you (D)see all my dreams.”

(Em)Not ev ’ry thing in this (G)mag i cal world is (D)quite what it seems.

I looked a bove the oth er day,

’cause I think I’m good and (D)read y for a change.

I live my life by the moon.

(by the moon).

If it’s (Em)high, play it low; if it’s (G)har vest, go slow; and if it’s (D)full, then go.

But af ter mid

I’m (Em)search ing for things that I (G)just can not see.

Why (D)don’t you, don’t you, don’t you come and be with me?

I pre (Em)tend to be cool with me, (G)wan na be lieve can (D)do it on my own with out my heart on my sleeve.

I’m (Em)run ning, I’m run ning; catch (G)up with me, life.

Where is the love that I’m look ing to find?

It’s (A5)all in me, can’t you see?

Why can’t you, why can’t (G)you (C)see it’s all in me, yeah?

All in me yeah.

Where is your log (D)(Turn ic?

the light.

Turn off the light.) Who

do you need?

(D)(Turn off the light.

Turn off the lights.

And I say “Fol low me, Where fol low me, fol low me down, down, down, down can till you you see all turn my dreams.”)

in (G)your ev del thing i cate mag i cal time is of (D)quite need?

what it seems.)

Fol low me, fol low me down, (G)down, down, down, I do not (D)need, I do not need no bod y.

Turn off the light.) Fol low me down, fol low me (G)down, down, down.

I do not (D)need, I do not need no bod y Turn off the lights.

And I say,) (Em)“Fol low me, fol low me, fol low me down, (G)down, down, down ’til you (D)see all my dreams.”

(Em)Not ev ’ry thing in this (G)mag i cal world is (D)quite what it seems.

Where

is your (Turn off log the light.

ic?

Turn off the light.) Who

(G)do you (Turn need, off the light.

Turn off yeah?

the light.)

Where can you turn?

(Turn off the light.

Turn off the light.)

Where

is your (Turn off log the light.

ic?

Turn off the light.) Who

(G)do you (Turn need, off the light.

Turn off yeah?

the light.)

Where can you turn?

(Turn off the light.

Turn off the light.)

Turn Off The Light by Nelly Furtado — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Turn Off The Light by Nelly Furtado 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 90 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Turn Off 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 "Turn Off 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.