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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Guiding Light" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Guiding Light”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Guiding Light"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Guiding Light". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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