Lanterns

by Birds Of Tokyo
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Lanterns" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 168 BPM.

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

About “Lanterns

Why does "Lanterns" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Lanterns".
What key is "Lanterns" by Birds Of Tokyo played in?
Lanterns 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 "Lanterns"?
The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lanterns" 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 "Lanterns"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lanterns"?
"Lanterns" was originally performed by Birds Of Tokyo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lanterns"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am7, Am9, C, C6, Csus2, Dsus4, E7, Em, +4 more.
What other songs by Birds Of Tokyo can I play here?
Try "Lanterns". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Lanterns"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Lanterns".
Can I see all the notes in "Lanterns"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 168 BPM.

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