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(Bb)Christ mas night,
an oth er fight;
tears, we cried a flood.
Just (Bb)Got all kinds
of poi son in, but of poi son in (F7sus)my blood.
I (Bb)took my feet
to Ox ford Street,
try’n’ to right a wrong.
Just (Bb)walk a way,
those win dows say, but I can’t be lieve (F7sus)she’s gone.
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When (Eb)you’re still wait in’ for the snow to fall, it does n’t real ly feel like (Bb)Christ mas at all.
Those Christ mas (Bb)lights
(Gm)light up the (Bb)street,
down where the (Eb)sea
and cit y (Bb)meet.
(Gm)May all your (Eb)trou
bles soon (F7)be (Gm)gone.
Oh, Christ mas (Bb)lights,
(Cm)keep (F7)shin in’ (Bb)on.
(F7)Those Christ mas (Bb)lights
(Gm)light up the (Bb)street;
may be they’ll (Eb)bring
her back to (Bb)me.
(Gm)Then all my (Eb)trou
bles will (F7)be (Gm)gone.
Oh, Christ mas (Bb)lights,
(Cm)keep (F7)shin in’ (Bb)on.
(F7)Those Christ mas (Bb)on.
Christmas Lights — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Christmas Lights" 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 Eb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Christmas Lights”
- Can I play "Christmas Lights" 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 "Christmas Lights" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay played in?
- Christmas Lights is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Christmas Lights"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Christmas Lights" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Christmas Lights"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Christmas Lights"?
- "Christmas Lights" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Christmas Lights"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Cm, Eb, F7, Fsus4, Gm.
- What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?
- Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Christmas Lights"?
- 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. "Christmas Lights" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Christmas Lights"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Christmas Lights" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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