(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
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Harbor Lights”
- 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.
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