In The Light

by The Lumineers
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Lyrics

I don’t know why I just can’t let it go.

I don’t know why I just can’t let it go.

(A)Mmm.

(A)Mem ’ries old, but I just can’t let it go.

The i dea’s gone, but I just can’t let it go.

(A)Time,

(A)give me my (C#)yes (C#sus)ter (C#)days.

(C#)Save it for (D)all you had in your eyes,

I have gone a way.

(A)Fate

(A)dealt you a (C#)trick (C#sus)y (C#)hand.

(C#)Now you’re just (D)left a lone in your mind

I have gone a way.

and I have gone a way.

Mmm.

In the light,

right (D)here in the light.

Right (D)here in the, (A)hold me and (F#m)don’t you (E6)ev er (D)let this die.

Right here in the light.

In the day time.

Right (D)here in the, (A)hold me and (F#m)don’t you (E6)ev er (D)let this die.

In the light.

In the day time,

right (D)here in the...

In The Light — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "In The Light" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 98 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “In The Light”

Can I play "In The Light" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "In The Light" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "In The Light" by The Lumineers played in?
In The Light is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "In The Light"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In 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 "In The Light"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In The Light"?
"In The Light" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "In The Light"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, B, B9, C#, C#sus4, D, D7, Dmaj7, +3 more.
What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "In The Light"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "In The Light" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "In The Light"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "In The Light" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.