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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Lanterns" by Birds Of Tokyo in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Lanterns" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Lanterns" with hands-separate practice in G at 168 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Lanterns"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Lanterns" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Lanterns"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Lanterns" is in the key of G at 168 BPM.
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