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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Light On" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 66 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Light On”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Light On"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Light On". Key of C, 66 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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