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I’ve wan dered a round with noth ing more than time on my hands.
I was lost in the night with no sight of you.
And at times it was so blue and lone ly head ing for the light.
I’ve wan dered a round with noth ing more than time on my hands.
I was lost in the night with no sight of you.
And at times it was so blue and lone ly head ing for the light.
Oh, I (F#)did n’t see that big black cloud hang ing o (B)ver me.
And when the (F#)rain came down I was near ly drowned.
I (C#7)did n’t know the mess I was in.
Now there’s noth (Em)ing in the way to stop me head ing for the light.
Heading For The Light — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Heading For The Light" by The Traveling Wilburys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 126 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 “Heading For The Light”
- What key is "Heading For The Light" by The Traveling Wilburys played in?
- Heading For The Light is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Heading For The Light"?
- The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Heading For The Light" 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 "Heading For The Light"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Heading For The Light"?
- "Heading For The Light" was originally performed by The Traveling Wilburys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Heading For The Light"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: B, C#, C#7, E, Em, F#, F#sus4, G#m.
- What other songs by The Traveling Wilburys can I play here?
- Try "INSIDE OUT", "RUNAWAY", "NOT ALONE ANY MORE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Heading For The Light" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Heading For The Light" by The Traveling Wilburys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Heading For The Light" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Heading For The Light" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.