Light In The Hallway

by Pentatonix
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Lyrics

Close your (Ebm7)eyes, lay your (Db)head (Bbm7)down.

Now it’s (Ebm7)time to (Db)sleep.

May you (Ebm7)find great ad (Db)ven (Bbm7)ture

as you (Abm7)lie and (Bb)dream.

If you’re (Ebm7)scared of the (Db)dark (Bbm7)ness,

I will (Ebm7)calm your (Db)fear.

There’s a (Ebm7)light in the (Db)hall (Bbm7)way

so you (Ebm)know I’m (Ebsus)here.

So (Cb)count (Db)your (Ebm)bless (Db)ings (Gb6)ev (Gb)’ry (Cb)day.

It makes (Db)the (Ebm)mon (Db)sters (Gb6)go (Gb)a (Cb)way.

And ev (Db)’ry (Ebm)thing (Db)will (Gb6)be (Gbsus)o (Cb)kay.

You are (Ab7sus)not a lone.

You are right at home.

Good (Ebm)night.

Good (Cb)night.

You won’t need (Ebm)me for (Absus)ev (Fm)er,

but I’ll still (Bbsus)be (Db)here;

for we (Ebm)all have our (Db)night (Bbm7)mares,

e ven (Abm7)me, my (Bb)dear.

(Ebm)From now on if you (Db)need (Gbmaj7)me

(Abm)you can (Cb)sing (Cbmaj7)this (Db)song.

There’s a (Eb5)light in the (Db)hall (Bbm7)way

burn ing (Abm7)all night (Eb)long.

So (Cb)count (Db)your (Ebm)bless (Db)ings (Gb6)ev (Ebm)’ry (Cb)day.

It makes (Db)the (Ebm)mon (Db)sters (Gb6)go (Ebm)a (Cb)way.

And ev (Db)’ry (Ebm)thing (Db)will (Gb6)be (Gb)o (Cb)kay.

You are

Good (Cb)night.

(Db)Good (Cb)night.

Light In The Hallway — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Light In The Hallway" by Pentatonix: 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 Cb, 104 BPM.

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

About “Light In The Hallway”

What key is "Light In The Hallway" by Pentatonix played in?
Light In The Hallway is arranged in the key of Cb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Light In The Hallway"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Light In The Hallway" 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 "Light In The Hallway"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Light In The Hallway"?
"Light In The Hallway" was originally performed by Pentatonix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Light In The Hallway"?
This arrangement uses 22 chords: Ab7, Abm, Abm7, Absus4, Bb, Bbm7, Bbsus4, Cb, +14 more.
What other songs by Pentatonix can I play here?
Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "HAVANA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Light In The Hallway" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Light In The Hallway" by Pentatonix. 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 "Light In The Hallway" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Cb, 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 "Light In The Hallway" 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.