What key is "Light Up The Sky" in?

"Light Up The Sky" by The Afters is in the key of D with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Light Up The Sky" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Light Up The Sky" 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 Up The Sky"?

This arrangement of "Light Up The Sky" uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, Em, G.

How long does it take to learn "Light Up The Sky" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by The Afters can I play here?

Try "WELL DONE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When When I’m feel ing all a lone,

with (A)so far to go, ing.

the signs are no where on this road

(A)guid ing me home.

ing,

When the night is clos ing in,

like is fall ing on my skin,

O God, will You come close?

(Bm)Light, light, light up the sky, You light up the sky to show me You are with me.

(Bm)I, I, I can’t de ny, no, I can’t de ny that You are right here with me.

You’ve (Bm)o pened my (G)eyes

so (D)I can see You all a round me.

(Bm)Light, light, light up the sky, You light up the sky to show me

that You are with me.

When stars are hid ing in the clouds,

I (A)don’t feel them shin ing.

When I can’t see be yond my doubt

(A)the sil ver lin ing,

when I’ve al most reached the end,

like is flood You’re rush ing in,

Your love is rush ing in.

(Bm)Light, light, light up the sky, You light up the sky to show me You are with me.

(Bm)I, I, I can’t de ny, no, I can’t de ny that You are right here with me.

You’ve (Bm)o pened my (G)eyes

so (D)I can see You all a round me.

(Bm)Light, light, light up the sky, You light up the sky to show me

that You are with me.

me.

So I (Em)run

straight in to Your arms.

You’re the bright and morn ing sun.

To show Your love, there’s (G)noth ing You won’t do.

(G)Light, light, light up the sky, You light up the sky to show me You are with me.

(G)I, I, I can’t de ny, no, I can’t de ny that You are right here with me.

You’ve (G)o pened my (D)eyes

so (A)I can see You all a round me.

(G)Light, light, light up the sky, You light up the sky to show me

that You are with me, (Oh, oh, oh, oh,

oh, oh.) that You are with me, (Oh, oh, oh, oh,

oh, oh.) that You are with me.

(Oh, oh, oh, oh,

oh, oh.)

Light Up The Sky by The Afters

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Light Up The Sky”

What key is "Light Up The Sky" in?: "Light Up The Sky" by The Afters is in the key of D with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Light Up The Sky" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Light Up The Sky" 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 Up The Sky"?: This arrangement of "Light Up The Sky" uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Light Up The Sky" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Afters can I play here?: Try "WELL DONE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.