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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" by Sara Bareilles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" by Sara Bareilles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Bright Lights And Cityscapes" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.