I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight

by Richard & Linda Thompson
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Lyrics

I’m so tired of work in’ (F)ev ’ry day.

Now the (G)week end’s come; I’m gon na throw my trou bles a way.

If you’ve got the (Bb)cab fare, mis ter, you’ll (F)do al right.

I want to see the bright (G)lights to night.

Meet me at the sta tion; don’t be late.

I (G)need to spend some mon ey and it just won’t wait.

Take me to the dance and hold me tight.

I want to see the bright (G)lights to night.

There’s cra zy peo ple run nin’ (F)all o ver

There’s a (G)sil ver band just gon na march in’ up and a down.

And the boys are (Bb)cab all spoil ter, ing (F)for a fight.

I want to see the bright (G)lights to night.

Meet me at the sta tion; don’t be late.

I (G)need to spend some mon ey and it just won’t wait.

Take me to the dance and hold me tight.

I want to see the bright (G)lights to night.

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Take me to the dance and hold me tight.

I want to see the bright (G)lights to night.

I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight by Richard & Linda Thompson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight”

What key is "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" in?
"I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" by Richard & Linda Thompson is in the key of C with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight"?
This arrangement of "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" uses 7 chords: Bb, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.