I had a (Am)way then,
I los ing it all (F)on my own.
head.
I had a (Am)heart then
but the queen has been (F)o breath ver thrown.
And I’m not sleep ing now.
The dark is too hard to beat.
slept And I’m not keep ing now,
the strength I need to push me.
You show the (Am)lights that stop me, turn to stone.
You (F)show it me when I’m a lone.
And so I (Am)tell my self that I’ll be strong and (F)dream ing when they’re gone.
’Cause they’re call ing, call ing, call ing me home.
Call ing, call ing, call ing home.
You show the (Am)lights that stop me, turn to stone.
You (F)show it me when I’m a lone.
(Am)Boy says
I play ing with in (F)on my my head.
Touch had my (Am)own skin
and the hope that I’m (F)o breath ver ing.
And I think back to when
my broth er and my sis ter slept And in an un locked place.
The on ly time I feel safe.
You show the (Am)lights that stop me, turn to stone.
You (F)show it me when I’m a lone.
And so I (Am)tell my self that I’ll be strong and (F)dream ing when they’re gone.
’Cause they’re call ing, call ing, call ing me home.
Call ing, call ing, call ing home.
You show the (Am)lights that stop me, turn to stone.
You (F)show it me when I’m a lone.
(Am)Lights, lights, (G)lights, l l l lights.
(F)Lights, lights, (Dm7)lights, lights, (Am)lights, lights, (G)lights, l l l lights.
(Dm7)Lights, lights.
You show the
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Lights — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Lights" by Ellie Goulding. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Lights”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Lights" by Ellie Goulding in?
- The backing track is in C 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 "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 "Lights"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Lights", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "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 "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 "Lights"?
- "Lights" was originally performed by Ellie Goulding. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ellie Goulding are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ellie Goulding: "Anything Could Happen", "Burn", "Explosions". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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