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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Guiding Light" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Guiding Light" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Guiding Light" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Guiding Light" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Guiding Light" is in the key of C at 69 BPM.
- What chords are in "Guiding Light"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.