Lyrics
When the (C)lights go (Am)down in the (Bb)cit y
and the (C)sun shines (Am)on the (Bb)bay,
ooh, I (C)want to be there
in my cit y.
Oh, oh.
(Am)Oh,
(Bb)oh,
(C)oh, oh.
So you (Am)think you’re (Bb)lone ly.
Well, my friend, I’m (Bb)lone ly, too.
I want to get (Am)back to my (Bb)cit y by the bay.
(Am)Oh,
(Bb)oh,
(C)oh, oh.
It’s (F)sad;
oh, there’s been (C)morn ings out on the road with (Am)out you,
with out your (G#)charms.
Oh, (F)oh, my, my, (C)my, my, my, my.
(Am)Oh,
(Bb)oh,
(C)oh, oh.
When the (Am)Oh,
(Bb)oh,
(C)oh.
Mm.
(Am)Oh,
(Bb)oh,
(C)oh.
Lights by Journey
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Lights”
- What key is "Lights" in?
- "Lights" by Journey is in the key of C with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Lights" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Lights" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Lights" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Journey can I play here?
- Try "Faithfully", "FAITHFULLY", "When You Love a Woman". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.