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(G)Late ly I’ve found when I (C)start to think (G)a loud, there’s a long ing in (Em)the sound, there is (C6)more I could (G)be.
In dark ness I leave for a (C)place I’ve nev (G)er seen.
It’s been call ing out (Em)to me that is (C6)where I should (G)be.
We nev er car ried (G)days on our own.
But now it’s up to (G)us to know.
The weight of be ing (C)so much (G)more.
We will (C)find our (G)selves on the road.
(G)On we march with a (C6)mid night (G)song.
We will (C6)light our (Em)way with our (C6)lan terns (G)on.
(G)On we march till we (C6)meet the (G)dawn.
We will (C6)light our (Em)way with our (C6)lan terns (G)on.
(G)As we walk out with out (C)ques tion, (G)out doubt, in the light that we (Em)have found it (C6)fi nal ly (G)clear.
In Our day has come and we’ll (C)stand for who (G)we are.
We are rea dy, we (Em)are young.
We have (C6)noth ing to (G)fear.
We nev er car ried (G)days on our own.
But now it’s up to (G)us to know.
The weight of be ing (C)so much (G)more.
We will (C)find our (G)selves on the road.
(G)On we march with a (C6)mid night (G)song.
We will (C6)light our (Em)way with our (C6)lan terns (G)on.
(G)On we march till we (C6)meet the (G)dawn.
We will (C6)light our (Em)way with our (C6)lan terns (G)on.
We held the (C)light
to our fac es
and re al (C)ised
we were chas ing
sha dows be (C)hind,
not worth sav ing.
So burn it (Am)bright, for ev er il lu mi nat ing.
(G)On we march with a (C6)mid night (G)song.
We will (C6)light our (Em)way with our (C6)lan terns (G)on.
(G)On we march till we (C6)meet the (G)dawn.
We will (C6)light our (Em)way with our (C6)lan terns (G)on.
(G)On we march with a (C6)mid night (G)song.
We will (C6)light our (Em)way with our (C6)lan terns (G)on.
(G)On we march till we (C6)meet the (G)dawn.
We will (C6)light our (Em)way with our (C6)lan terns (G)on.
In (G)dark ness I leave for a (C)place I’ve nev (G)er seen.
It’s been call ing out (Em)to me that is (C6)where I should (G)be.
Lanterns — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Lanterns" by Birds Of Tokyo in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key G, 168 BPM.
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.
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About “Lanterns”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Lanterns" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Lanterns" by Birds Of Tokyo in?
- The backing track is in G at 168 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 "Lanterns" 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 "Lanterns"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Lanterns", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Lanterns" 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 "Lanterns"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Lanterns"?
- "Lanterns" was originally performed by Birds Of Tokyo. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Lanterns" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Lanterns by Birds Of Tokyo, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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