What key is "Lanterns" in?

"Lanterns" by Birds Of Tokyo is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Lanterns" 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 "Lanterns" 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 "Lanterns"?

This arrangement of "Lanterns" uses 12 chords: Am7, Am9, C, C6, Csus2, Dsus4, E7, Em, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Lanterns" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Birds Of Tokyo can I play here?

Try "Lanterns". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Late ly I’ve found when I (Csus2)start to think a (G)loud, there’s a long ing in the (Em7)sound; there is (Csus2)more I could (G)be.

In dark ness I’ll leave for a (Csus2)place I’ve nev er (G)seen.

It’s been call ing out to (Em7)me; that is (Csus2)where I should (G)be.

We nev er car ry (G)days on our (G)own,

but now it’s up to (G)us to know

the weight of be ing (Csus2)so much (G)more.

We will (Csus2)find our (G)selves on the road.

(G)On we march with the (C6/9)mid night (G)sun.

We will (C6/9)light our (Em7)way with our (C6/9)lan terns (G)on.

On we march ’til we (C6/9)meet the (G)dawn.

We will (C6/9)light our (Em7)way with our (C6/9)lan terns (G)on.

As we walk out with out (Csus2)ques tion, with out (G)doubt, in the light that we have (Em7)found, it is (Csus2)fi nal ly (G)clear.

In Our day is come, and we’ll (Csus2)stand for who we (G)are.

We are read y, we are (Em7)young, we have (Csus2)noth ing to (G)fear.

We nev er car ry (G)days on our (G)own,

but now it’s up to (G)us to know

the weight of be ing (Csus2)so much (G)more.

We will (Csus2)find our (G)selves on the road.

(G)On we march with the (C6/9)mid night (G)sun.

We will (C6/9)light our (Em7)way with our (C6/9)lan terns (G)on.

On we march ’til we (C6/9)meet the (G)dawn.

We will (C6/9)light our (Em7)way with our (C6/9)lan terns (G)on.

We have a (C)light

to our fac es,

and re al (C)ized

we were chas ing

shad ows be (C)hind.

Now we’re sav ing

sub vert ed (Am9)pride for ev er e lim i nat ing.

(G)On we march with the (C6/9)mid night (G)sun.

We will (C6/9)light our (Em7)way with our (C6/9)lan terns (G)on.

(G)On we march ’til we (C6/9)meet the (G)dawn.

We will (C6/9)light our (Em7)way with our (C6/9)lan terns (G)on.

And dark ness I’ll leave (G)for a (C6)place I’ve nev (G)er seen.

(G)It’s been call ing out to (Em7)me; that is (Gsus)where I should (G)be.

Lanterns by Birds Of Tokyo

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 168 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lanterns”

What key is "Lanterns" in?: "Lanterns" by Birds Of Tokyo is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Lanterns" 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 "Lanterns" 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 "Lanterns"?: This arrangement of "Lanterns" uses 12 chords: Am7, Am9, C, C6, Csus2, Dsus4, E7, Em, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Lanterns" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Birds Of Tokyo can I play here?: Try "Lanterns". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.