Other arrangements of Bright Lights And Cityscapes
Pick a learning view.
Hold my (F)breath and I’ll (F)count to ten.
I’m the (F)pa per and (F)you’re the pen.
(F)You fill me (F)in; you are per ma nent.
Then you (F)leave me
to dry.
I’m the (F)writ er and (F)she’s the (F)muse;
I’m the (F)one that you al ways choose.
She will (F)fal ter and gift her blame.
And it (F)starts all (F)o
ver
a gain, a gain, a gain, a gain, a gain.
She is (F)bright
lights
and (F)cit y scapes
and white
lies
and (F)cav al cades.
And she’ll take (F)all you ev er have,
but I’m
gon na love you.
You say may (F)be it ’ll last this time, but (F)I’m
gon na love you.
You nev (F)er have to ask.
I’m
gon na love you
till you (F)start look ing back.
(C)I’m
gon na (Dm)love you so right,
I would n’t need a sec ond chance.
Mm.
Ay, yi, yi, (F)yi,
ooh.
Shield your (F)eyes from the (F)truth at hand.
Tell me (F)why it ’ll be (F)good a gain.
All those (F)de mons (F)are clos ing in,
and (F)I don’t want you to burn.
Nev er (F)mind what I said be (F)fore.
I don’t (F)want an y less an y (F)more.
You are (F)car bon and (F)I am flame.
I (F)will rise and (F)you will
re main
for (F)bright
lights
and (F)cit y scapes
and land
slides
and (F)mas quer ades.
And she’ll take (F)all you ev er have,
but I’m
gon na love you.
You say may (F)be it ’ll last this time, but (F)I’m
gon na love you.
You nev (F)er have to ask.
I’m
gon na (F)love you
till you (F)start look ing back.
(F)Ooh.
Ah,
ooh.
I would n’t need a sec ond chance.
(I would n’t need a sec ond I would n’t need a sec ond chance.
I would n’t need a sec ond I would n’t need a sec ond chance.
I would n’t need a sec ond I would n’t need a sec ond chance.
Bright Lights And Cityscapes — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 135 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Bright Lights And Cityscapes”
- Can I play "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Bright Lights And Cityscapes is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bright Lights And Cityscapes"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bright Lights And Cityscapes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bright Lights And Cityscapes"?
- "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bright Lights And Cityscapes"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Bright Lights And Cityscapes"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Bright Lights And Cityscapes"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.


