What key is "Green Light" in?

"Green Light" by John Legend featuring Andre 3000 is in the key of E with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Green Light" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Green Light" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Green Light" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)Give me the green light.

Give me just one night.

I’m read y to go right now.

I’m (Em7)read y to go right now.

I’m (C)read y to go right now.

(Am7)I see you move.

I’m check in’ your smile.

I’m (Am7)work in’ your back like it’s goin’ out of style.

Shake just a (Bm7)lit tle bit fast er.

Shake just a (Bm7)lit tle now, girl.

I’m (Am7)dy ing to meet you, so let’s mess a round.

I’ve (Am7)got an ob ses sion with us get ting down.

Come just a (Bm7)lit tle bit clos er.

I just need per (Bm7)mis sion, so give me the (Am7)green light.

(Gmaj7)Give me just (Am)one night.

I’m (Em7)read y to go right now.

I’m (Cmaj7)read y to go right now.

We could go (Am7)all night.

(Gmaj7)Give me the (Am)green light.

I’m (Em7)read y to go right now.

I’m (Cmaj7)read y to go right now.

(Am7)One, two, three, green light, well, if it’s what it (Bm7)seems like.

The (Am7)way you mov in’, ba by, lets me know that it’s gon’ (Bm7)be right.

I’m (Em7)read y to go right now.

I’m (Cmaj7)read y to go right now.

(Am7)One, two, three, red light.

I wan na see what your (Gmaj7)bed’s like.

But (Am7)if I be your bud dy, did you stud y?

Is your (Gmaj7)head right?

I’m (Em7)read y to go right now.

I’m (Cmaj7)read y to go right now.

Do (Am7)I have a girl friend?

Well, tech ni c’lly, (Gmaj7)no.

If (Am7)you’ll be my girl friend, then I’ll make it (Gmaj7)so.

You’ll be my (Bm7)on ly true lov er, no com pe (Bm7)ti tion, no oth er.

(Am7)May be it’s just the thrill of the (Gmaj7)chase, but (Am7)I’ve got a feel ing I’m win ning this (Gmaj7)race.

Ba by, I’m (Bm7)get ting much clos er.

I just need per (Bm7)mis sion, so give me the

I’m (Em7)read y to go right now.

I’m (Cmaj7)read y to go right now.

I’m (Em7)read y to go right now.

I’m (Cmaj7)read y to go right now.

Green Light by John Legend featuring Andre 3000

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Green Light”

What key is "Green Light" in?: "Green Light" by John Legend featuring Andre 3000 is in the key of E with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Green Light" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Green Light" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Green Light" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.