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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lights" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lights"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Lights". Key of C, 135 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.