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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Guiding Light" by Ed Sheeran: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Guiding Light" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Guiding Light" by Ed Sheeran. 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 "Guiding Light" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Guiding Light" 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.