Can a complete beginner play "Lanterns"?

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. "Lanterns" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Lanterns"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lanterns" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Lanterns — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Lanterns" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: G
Tempo: 168 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Birds Of Tokyo

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How to Play "Lanterns" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.