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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Lanterns" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 168 BPM.
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About “Lanterns”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Lanterns" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Lanterns" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Lanterns" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Lanterns" is in the key of G at 168 BPM.
- What chords are in "Lanterns"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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