Lyrics
(C)I saw the (G7)har
bor lights.
They on ly told me we were (Cdim)part
(C)ing,
the same old (Em)har
bor (Dm)lights
(G7)that once brought you to (C)me.
I watch’d the (G7)har
bor lights.
How could I help if tears were (Cdim)start
(C)ing?
Good bye to (Em)ten
der (Dm)nights
be side the sil v’ry (C)sea.
I (C7)longed to (F)hold
you near and (Fm)kiss you just once (C)more,
but you were (D7)on
the ship and I was on
the (G)shore.
(C)Now I know (G7)lone
ly nights,
for all the while my heart is (Cdim)whis
(C)p’ring
some oth er (Em)har
bor (Dm)lights
will steal your love from (C)me.
Harbor Lights by Willie Nelson
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Harbor Lights" in?
- "Harbor Lights" by Willie Nelson is in the key of C with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Harbor Lights" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Harbor Lights" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Harbor Lights" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Willie Nelson can I play here?
- Try "ON THE ROAD AGAIN", "HARBOR LIGHTS", "HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.