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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Light On" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Light On" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Light On" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Light On"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Light On" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Light On"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Light On" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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