What key is "Harbor Lights" by Willie Nelson played in?

Harbor Lights is arranged in the key of Ab 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.

Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Harbor Lights" by Willie Nelson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Ab, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Harbor Lights”

What key is "Harbor Lights" by Willie Nelson played in?: Harbor Lights is arranged in the key of Ab 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.