I Saw The Light

by Todd Rundgren
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It was (Ebm7)late

last (Ab)night,

I was (Ebm7)feel ing some thing was n’t (Ab)right,

there was (Ebm7)not an oth er soul in (Ab)sight,

on ly (Dbmaj7)you,

on ly (Fm7)you.

So we (Ebm7)walked

a (Ab)long,

though I (Ebm7)knew that there was some thing (Ab)wrong,

and a (Ebm7)feel ing hit me oh so (Ab)strong

a bout you.

Then you (Gb)gazed

up at (Fm7)me,

and the (Bbm)an swer was plain to (Eb)see,

’cause I (Ebm7)saw

the (Ab)light

in your eyes,

in your eyes.

Though we (Ebm)had

our (Ab)fling,

just (Ebm7)nev er would sus pect a (Ab)thing,

till that (Ebm7)lit tle bell be gan to (Ab)ring,

in my (Dbmaj7)head,

in my (Fm7)head.

But I (Ebm7)tried

to (Ab)run,

it would n’t help me (Ab)none,

’cause I (Ebm7)could n’t ev er love no (Ab)one,

or so I said.

But my (Gb)feel

ings for (Fm7)you,

were just (Bbm)some thing I nev er (Eb)knew,

till

Though we (Ebm)had

In my eyes.

In my eyes.

In my

I Saw The Light — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "I Saw The Light" by Todd Rundgren as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Gb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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.

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About “I Saw The Light

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I Saw The Light" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Gb, 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 "I Saw The Light" by Todd Rundgren in?
The backing track is in Gb at 120 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 "I Saw The Light" 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 "I Saw The Light"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Saw The Light", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Saw The Light" 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 "I Saw The Light"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Saw The Light"?
"I Saw The Light" was originally performed by Todd Rundgren. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Gb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I Saw The Light" 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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