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 D at 99 BPM.

Lights — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"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 D, 99 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

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, bay (C)oh, 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, bay (C)oh, 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 99 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Journey

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How to Play "Lights" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.