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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lanterns" by Birds Of Tokyo: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Lanterns" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lanterns" by Birds Of Tokyo. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lanterns" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lanterns" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.