Light Up The World

by Glee Cast
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Lyrics

Hey, hey, hey, (Eb)you and me keep on (F)danc ing in the dark.

It’s been (Eb)tear ing me a part, nev er (F)know ing what we are.

Hey, hey, hey, (Eb)you and me keep on (F)try’n’ to play it cool.

Now it’s (Eb)time to make a move and that’s (F)what I’m gon na do.

Lay it (Eb)all down,

(F)got some thing to say.

Lay it (Eb)all down,

(F)throw your doubt a way.

Do or (Eb)die now,

(F)step on to the plate, blow the (Eb)door wide o pen like (F)up, up and a way.

Let’s (Eb)light up the world to ni i ight.

You’ve got to (Eb)give up the bark and bi i ite.

I know that (Eb)we’ve got the love al ri i ight.

Come on and (Eb)li li light it up, (F)light it up to night.

Let’s (Eb)light up the world to ni i ight.

You’ve got to (Eb)give up the bark and bi i ite.

I know that (Eb)we’ve got the love al ri i ight.

Come on and (Eb)li li light it up, (F)light it up to night.

Hey, hey, hey, (Eb)you and me, turn it (F)up ten thous and watts.

Tell me (Eb)why we’ve got to stop, I just (F)want to let it rock.

Hey, hey, hey, (Eb)you and me, keep on (F)star ing at the road, like we (Eb)don’t know where to go.

Step back, (F)let me take con trol.

Lay it (Eb)all down,

(F)got some thing to say.

Lay it (Eb)all down,

(F)throw your doubt a way.

Do or (Eb)die now,

(F)step on to the plate, blow the (Eb)door wide o pen like (F)up, up and a way.

Let’s (Eb)light up the world to ni i ight.

You’ve got to (Eb)give up the bark and bi i ite.

I know that (Eb)we’ve got the love al ri i ight.

Come on and (Eb)li li light it up, (F)light it up to night.

Let’s (Eb)light up the world to ni i ight.

You’ve got to (Eb)give up the bark and bi i ite.

I know that (Eb)we’ve got the love al ri i ight.

Come on and (Eb)li li light it up, (F)light it up to night.

Hey, hey, hey, (F)light it up to night.

Hey, hey, hey, you.

Hey, hey, hey, you.

Hey, hey, hey, you.

Hey, hey, hey, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you.

Lay it (Eb)all down,

I’ve (F)got some thing to say.

Lay it (Eb)all down,

(F)throw your doubt a way.

Do or (Eb)die now,

(F)step up to the plate.

Blow the (Eb)door wide o pen like (CN.C.)up, up and a way.

Let’s (F)light it up to night.

Let’s (Eb)light up the world to ni i ight.

You’ve got to (Eb)give up the bark and bi i ite.

I know that (Eb)we’ve got the love al ri i ight.

Come on and (Eb)li li light it up, (F)light it up to night.

Light Up The World — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Light Up The World" 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 Bb, 118 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Light Up The World”

Why does "Light Up The World" 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 Up The World".
What key is "Light Up The World" by Glee Cast played in?
Light Up The World is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Light Up The World"?
The arrangement plays at 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Light Up The World" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Light Up The World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Light Up The World"?
"Light Up The World" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Light Up The World"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, Eb, F, Gm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Light Up The World"?
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 Up The World".
Can I see all the notes in "Light Up The World"?
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 Bb at 118 BPM.