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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Harbor Lights" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Harbor Lights" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Harbor Lights" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Harbor Lights"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Harbor Lights" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Harbor Lights"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Harbor Lights" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.