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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Guiding Light" 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 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”
- Can I play "Guiding Light" 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 "Guiding Light" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Guiding Light"?
- 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. "Guiding Light" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Guiding Light"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Guiding Light" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.