Other arrangements of Guiding Light
Pick a learning view.
Well, the road is wide,
and I and wa ters run on (C)ei ther side.
And my shad ow in the (G)fad ing light
is stretch ing out to (C)wards the night.
’Cause the sun
tired of the wan der ing.
There’s a sign a head,
though I think it’s the same (C)one a gain.
But I’m think ing a bout my (G)on ly friend,
so I’ll find
my way home.
’Cause (F)when I need to get (C)home, you’re my guid ing (G)light, you’re my guid ing (C)light.
(F)When I need to get (C)home, you’re my guid ing (G)light, you’re my guid ing (C)light.
Oh, well, the (F)air is cold,
and yon der lies my (C)sleep ing soul,
by the branch es, (G)broke like bones.
Oh, this weak ened tree no (C)long er holds.
Mm, well, the night
is still,
and I have not yet (C)lost my will.
And, oh, I will keep on (G)mov ing till,
till I find my way (C)home.
(F)When I need to get (C)home, you’re my guid ing (G)light, you’re my guid ing (C)light.
(F)When I need to get (C)home, you’re my guid ing (G)light, you’re my guid ing (C)light.
(F)(When I need to get (C)home, you’re my guid ing (G)light, you’re my guid ing (C)light.
(F)When I need to get (C)home, you’re my guid ing (G)light, you’re my guid ing (C)light.
(F)When I need to get (C)home, you’re my guid ing (G)light, you’re my guid ing (C)light.
(F)When I need to get (C)home, you’re my guid ing (G)light, you’re my guid ing (C)light.) So lead me home, lead me (F)strong,
like the road I walk (G)on.
(F)When I need to get (C)home, you’re my guid ing (G)light, you’re my guid ing (C)light.
Guiding Light — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Guiding Light" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 69 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 “Guiding Light”
- Why does "Guiding Light" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Guiding Light".
- What key is "Guiding Light" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Guiding Light is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Guiding Light"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Guiding Light" 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 "Guiding Light"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Guiding Light"?
- "Guiding Light" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
- Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Guiding Light"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Guiding Light".
- Can I see all the notes in "Guiding Light"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 69 BPM.