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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Heading For The Light" by The Traveling Wilburys 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 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”
- Can I learn "Heading For The Light" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Heading For The Light" with hands-separate practice in B at 126 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Heading For The Light"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Heading For The Light" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Heading For The Light"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Heading For The Light" is in the key of B at 126 BPM.