Harbor Lights

by Willie Nelson
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Harbor Lights" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 70 BPM.

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

About “Harbor Lights”

Where are the chord symbols for "Harbor Lights" 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. "Harbor Lights" is in C.
What key is "Harbor Lights" by Willie Nelson played in?
Harbor Lights 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 "Harbor Lights"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Harbor Lights" 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 "Harbor Lights"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Harbor Lights"?
"Harbor Lights" was originally performed by Willie Nelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Harbor Lights" 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. "Harbor Lights" is in the key of C at 70 BPM.
What chords are in "Harbor Lights"?
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.