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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Lights" by Journey in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Lights" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Lights" with hands-separate practice in C at 135 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Lights"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Lights" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Lights"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Lights" is in the key of C at 135 BPM.