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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Harbor Lights" 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 C, 70 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 “Harbor Lights”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Harbor Lights"?
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 "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.
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 "Harbor Lights". Key of C, 70 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.