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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay: 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 Bb, 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”
- What key is "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay played in?
- Christmas Lights is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Christmas Lights" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay. 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 "Christmas Lights" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Christmas Lights" 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.