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(Eb)I saw the (Bb7)har bor lights.
They on ly told me we were (Ebdim7)part (Eb)ing,
the same old (Bb13)har bor lights
that once brought (Fm7)you (Bb7)to (Eb)me.
I watched the (Bb7)har bor lights.
How could I help if tears were (Ebdim7)start
(Eb)ing?
Good bye to (Bb13)ten der nights
be side the (Fm7)sil (Bb7)v’ry (Eb)sea.
I longed (Eb7)to (Ab)hold you near and (Abm6)kiss you just once (Eb)more,
but you were (F9)on the ship and I was (F)on the (Bb7)shore.
(Eb)Now I know (Bb7)lone ly nights,
for all the while my heart is (Ebdim7)whis
(Eb)p’ring,
some oth er (Bb13)har bor lights
will steal your (Fm7)love (Bb)from (Eb)me.
(Eb)I saw the (Bb7)har bor lights.
They on ly told me we were (Ebdim7)part
(Eb)ing,
the same old (Bb13)har bor lights
that once brought (Fm7)you (Bb7)to (Eb)me.
I watched the (Bb7)har bor lights.
How could I help if tears were (Ebdim7)start
(Eb)ing?
Good bye to (Bb13)ten der nights
be side the (Fm7)sil (Bb7)v’ry (Eb)sea.
I longed (Eb7)to (Ab)hold you near and (Abm6)kiss you just once (Eb)more,
but you were (F9)on the ship and I was (F)on the (Bb7)shore.
(Eb)Now I know (Bb7)lone ly nights,
for all the while my heart is (Ebdim7)whis (Eb)p’ring,
some oth er (Bb13)har bor lights
will steal your (Fm7)love (Bb)from (Eb)me.
(Eb)I saw the (Eb)me.
Harbor Lights — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Harbor Lights" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Harbor Lights”
- Why does "Harbor Lights" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Harbor Lights".
- What key is "Harbor Lights" by Willie Nelson played in?
- Harbor Lights is arranged in the key of Eb 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Harbor Lights" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Harbor Lights"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm6, Bb7, Bbdom, Eb, Eb6, Eb7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Willie Nelson can I play here?
- Try "ON THE ROAD AGAIN", "HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE", "MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COWBOYS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Harbor Lights"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Harbor Lights".
- Can I see all the notes in "Harbor Lights"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.