When the (Bm)lights
So you think
in you’re (C)cit y lone ly,
and the (Bm)sun shines well, my friend, I’m lone ly (C)too.
oo, I (Bm)want to I want to get back
to my (C)cit y cit y, by the oh, oh, oh, (C)oh,
oh, oh
(D)oh.
(Bm)lights
So go down
in the (C)cit y lone ly,
and the (Bm)sun shines well, my on I’m lone the (C)bay,
oo, I (Bm)want to be there to get back
in my (C)cit y cit y, by the oh, oh, oh, (C)oh,
oh, oh,
(D)oh.
(D)oh.
It’s (Bm)sad,
(G)oh,
there’s been (D)morn ings out on the road with (Bm)out you,
with out your (D)charms,
oh, oh, (G)oh,
my, my, (D)my, my, my, my, (Bm)oh,
(C)oh,
(D)oh.
When the
When the lights
go (Bm)down
in the (C)cit y
and the (D)sun shines (Bm)on
the (C)bay,
oo, I (D)want to be there
in my cit y,
oh, oh, oh, (Bm)oh,
oh, (C)oh,
(D)oh,
(Bm)oh,
(C)oh,
(D)oh.
Lights by Journey
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 99 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 D with a tempo of 99 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.
- What chords are used in "Lights"?
- This arrangement of "Lights" uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F#, G.
- 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.
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