I'm Beginning To See The Light

by Duke Ellington
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Lyrics

I (D7)nev er cared much for (G6)moon lit skies, I (A7)nev er wink (Am7)back at (Eb7)fire flies,

but (G6)now that the (F)stars are (E7)in your eyes, Iโ€™m be (A7)gin ning to (D7)see the light.

I (D7)nev er went in for (G6)af ter glow,

or (A7)can dle light (Am7)on the (Eb7)mis tle toe,

but (G6)now when you (F)turn the (E7)lamp down low, Iโ€™m be (A7)gin ning to (D7)see the light.

Used to ram ble through the park,

shad ow box ing in the dark,

then you came and caused a spark that's a (Eb7)four a larm fire

(Am7)now.

I (D7)nev er made love by (G6)lan tern shine, I (A7)nev er saw (Am7)rain bows (Eb7)in my wine, but (G6)now that your (F)lips are (E7)burn ing mine Iโ€™m be (A7)gin ing to (D7)see the light.

I (D7)nev er cared much for (G6)moon lit skies, I (A7)nev er wink (Am7)back at (Eb7)fire flies, but (G6)now that the (F)stars are (E7)in your eyes, Iโ€™m be (A7)gin ning to (D7)see the light.

I (D7)nev er went in for (G6)af ter glow, or (A7)can dle light (Am7)on the (Eb7)mis tle toe, but (G6)now when you (F)turn the (E7)lamp down low, Iโ€™m be (A7)gin ning to (D7)see the light.

Used to ram ble through the park,

shad ow box ing in the dark,

then you came and caused a spark that's a (Eb7)four a larm fire

(Am7)now.

I (D7)nev er made love by (G6)lan tern shine, I (A7)nev er saw (Am7)rain bows (Eb7)in my wine, but (G6)now that your (F)lips are (E7)burn ing mine Iโ€™m be (A7)gin ing to (D7)see the light.

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I'm Beginning To See The Light โ€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"I'm Beginning To See The Light" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œI'm Beginning To See The Lightโ€

Where are the chord symbols for "I'm Beginning To See The Light" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I'm Beginning To See The Light" is in G.
What key is "I'm Beginning To See The Light" by Duke Ellington played in?
I'm Beginning To See The Light is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm Beginning To See The Light"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'm Beginning To See The Light" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I'm Beginning To See The Light"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'm Beginning To See The Light"?
"I'm Beginning To See The Light" was originally performed by Duke Ellington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "I'm Beginning To See The Light" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I'm Beginning To See The Light" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "I'm Beginning To See The Light"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.