Light On

by David Cook
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Light On" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 66 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Light On

Why does "Light On" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Light On".
What key is "Light On" by David Cook played in?
Light On is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Light On"?
The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Light On" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Light On"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Light On"?
"Light On" was originally performed by David Cook. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Light On"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Am, B, C, C6, D, Dm, +6 more.
What other songs by David Cook can I play here?
Try "COME BACK TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Light On"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Light On".
Can I see all the notes in "Light On"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 66 BPM.

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