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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Light Up The World" 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 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”

Can I play "Light Up The World" 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 Up The World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Light Up The World"?
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 Up The World" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Light Up The World"?
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 Up The World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.