What key is "Light On" in?

"Light On" by David Cook is in the key of C with a tempo of 66 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Light On" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Light On" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Light On"?

This arrangement of "Light On" uses 14 chords: A, A7, Am, B, C, C6, D, Dm, +6 more.

How long does it take to learn "Light On" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by David Cook can I play here?

Try "COME BACK TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Nev er real ly said too much,

a fraid it would n’t be e nough.

Just try to keep my spir its up when there’s (F)no point in (E)griev ing.

Have Does n’t mat ter an y way,

and words can nev er make me stay,

words will nev er take my place when you (Dm7)know I’m (E)leav ing.

Try to leave a (F)light on when I’m (C)gone, some thing I re (G)ly on to get (Dm7)home, one I can feel at night, a (C)nak ed light, a (Am)fire to keep me warm.

Try to leave a (F)light on when I’m (C)gone.

E ven in the (G)day light, shine (Dm7)on.

And when it’s late at night you can look in side; (G)you won’t feel so (E7)a lone.

You know we’ve been down that road

what seems a thou sand times be fore,

Just my back to a spir ing door and my (F)eyes to the (E)sea sons.

Have rolled out un der an my heels,

and you don’t know how bad it feels,

leave the on ly one my that I have (Dm7)ev er (E)be in.

Try to leave a (F)light on when I’m (C)gone, some thing I re (G)ly on to get (Dm7)home, one I can feel at night, a (C)nak ed light, a (Am)fire to keep me warm.

Try to leave a (F)light on when I’m (C)gone.

E ven in the (G)day light, shine (Dm7)on.

And when it’s late at night you can look in side; (G)you won’t feel so (E7)a lone.

(E7)a lone.

Ooh, (Am)yeah.

Some times it (D)feels like (D)we run out of luck

when the sig nal keeps on break (Em)ing up.

When the wi res cross in my (G)brain, you’ll start my heart a gain

when I come a long,

yeah.

Try to leave a (F)light on when I’m (C)gone, some thing I re (G)ly on to get (Dm7)home, one I can feel at night, a (C)nak ed light, a (Am)fire to keep me warm.

Try to leave a (F)light on when I’m (C)gone.

E ven in the (G)day light, shine (Dm7)on.

And when it’s late at night you can (Am)look in side; (G)you won’t feel so (E7)a lone.

Try to leave a (F)light on when I’m (C)gone.

E ven in the (G)day light, shine (Dm7)on.

And when it’s late at night you can (Am)look in side; (G)you won’t feel so (E7)a lone.

Try to leave a (G)you won’t feel so (E)a lone.

Light On by David Cook

2 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 66 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Light On”

What key is "Light On" in?: "Light On" by David Cook is in the key of C with a tempo of 66 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Light On" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Light On" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Light On"?: This arrangement of "Light On" uses 14 chords: A, A7, Am, B, C, C6, D, Dm, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "Light On" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by David Cook can I play here?: Try "COME BACK TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.