Guiding Light

by Mumford & Sons
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Lyrics

Well, all day per ma nent red,

the glaze

on my eyes.

When I heard your (D)voice,

the dis tance caught me by sur prise a gain.

And I know

you claim

that you’re al right.

But (C5)fix

your eyes (G5)on

me; I guess I’m all you (C5)have,

and I swear you’ll see the dawn a gain.

Well, I know I had it all on the line,

but don’t just sit with fold ed hands and be come blind.

’Cause e ven when there is no star in sight,

you’ll al ways be my on ly guid ing light.

Re late to my (D)youth;

well, I’m still in awe of you.

Dis cov er some new (D)truth

that was al ways wrapped a round (G5)you.

But don’t just slip a way

in the night.

But don’t just hurl

your words

from on high.

Well, I know

If we come back and we’re bro

ken,

un worth y and a shamed,

give us some thing to be lieve

in,

and you know we’ll go your way.

’Cause I know I had it all on the line,

but don’t just sit with fold ed hands and be come blind.

’Cause e ven when there is no star in sight,

you’ll al ways be my on ly guid ing light.

And I know I had it all on the line,

but don’t just sit with fold ed hands and be come blind.

’Cause e ven when there is no star in sight,

you’ll al ways be my on ly guid ing light.

And I know

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 G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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 Mumford & Sons played in?
Guiding Light is arranged in the key of G 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Guiding Light" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Mumford & Sons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Guiding Light"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am7, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Em, Em7, G, +2 more.
What other songs by Mumford & Sons can I play here?
Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". 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 G at 100 BPM.

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