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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Lights" 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 C, 135 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 “Lights”
- Why does "Lights" 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 "Lights".
- What key is "Lights" by Journey played in?
- Lights 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 "Lights"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lights" 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 "Lights"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lights"?
- "Lights" was originally performed by Journey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Journey can I play here?
- Try "Faithfully", "FAITHFULLY", "When You Love a Woman". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Lights"?
- 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 "Lights".
- Can I see all the notes in "Lights"?
- 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 C at 135 BPM.