Other arrangements of Christmas Lights
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(G)Christ mas night, an oth er fight;
tears, we cried a flood.
(G)Got all kinds of poi son in, of poi son in my blood.
I (G)took my feet to Ox ford Street,
try’n’ to right a wrong.
Just (G)walk a way, those win dows say, but I can’t be lieve she’s gone.
When (Cmaj9)you’re still wait in’ for the snow to fall, it does n’t real ly feel like (G)Christ mas at all.
Up (D)a bove can dles on air flick er, oh, they flick (C)er and they float.
But I’m up here hold in’ on to all those chan de liers of hope.
And like some (Em)drunk en El vis sing (Em7)ing, I go (D)sing ing out of tune,
say in’ how I al ways loved you, dar lin’, and I al ways will.
But when you’re still wait in’ for the snow to fall, it does n’t real ly feel like (G)Christ mas at all.
Still wait in’ for the snow to fall, it does n’t real ly feel like (D)Christ mas at all.
Those Christ mas (G)lights
light (C)up the (G)street,
down where the (C)sea
and cit y (G)meet.
May all your (C)trou
bles soon be (Em)gone.
Oh, Christ mas (G)lights,
keep (D7)shin in’ (G)on.
(G)Those Christ (D7)mas
(G)street;
may be they’ll (C)bring
her back to (G)me.
Then my
will
(G)Those Christ (D7)mas
(G)(Ooh,
(G)ooh,
(C)ooh,
(G)ooh.)
Oh,
(C)oh,
oh,
(Em)oh.
(G)Oh, Christ (D7)mas (G)lights,
light (C)up the (G)street,
light up the (C)fire
works in (G)me.
May all your (C)trou
bles soon be (Em7)gone.
(G)Those (D7sus4)Christ (C)mas (Gomit3)lights
(Gsus4)keep (G)shin (D7)in’ (G)on.
Christmas Lights — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 132 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Christmas Lights”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Christmas Lights" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay in?
- The backing track is in G at 132 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Christmas Lights" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Christmas Lights"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Christmas Lights", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Christmas Lights" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Christmas Lights"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Christmas Lights"?
- "Christmas Lights" was originally performed by Coldplay. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Coldplay are available?
- Other accompaniments by Coldplay: "Adventure Of A Lifetime", "A Head Full Of Dreams", "Always In My Head". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Christmas Lights" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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