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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Lanterns" by Birds Of Tokyo 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 168 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.
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About “Lanterns”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Lanterns" 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 "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.
- 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 "Lanterns" 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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