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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Heading For The Light" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Heading For The Light"?
- 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 "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 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 "Heading For The Light". Key of B, 126 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.