Lights

by Ellie Goulding
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I had a (G#m)way then,

los ing it all (E)on my own.

I had a (G#m)heart then,

but the queen has been (E)o ver thrown.

And I’m not sleep ing (F#)now;

the dark is too hard (C#m7)to beat.

slept And I’m not keep ing (F#)now

the strength I need to (C#m7)push me.

You show the (G#m)lights that stop me (F#)turn to stone.

You (E)shine it when I’m a (C#m7)lone.

And so I (G#m)tell my self that (F#)I’ll be strong and (E)dream ing when they’re (C#m7)gone, ’cause they’re call ing, call ing, (F#)call ing me home, call ing, call ing, (C#m7)call ing home.

You show the (G#m)lights that stop me (F#)turn to stone; you (E)shine it when I’m a (C#m7)lone.

(G#m)Nois es

I play with in my head;

touch my (G#m)own skin,

and hope that I’m still breath ing.

And I think back to (F#)when

my broth er and my (C#m7)sis beat.

slept And I’m an old long (F#)place;

the on ly time I (C#m7)felt safe.

You show the (G#m)lights that stop me (F#)turn to stone.

You (E)shine it when I’m a (C#m7)lone.

And so I (G#m)tell my self that (F#)I’ll be strong and (E)dream ing when they’re (C#m7)gone, ’cause they’re call ing, call ing, (F#)call ing me home, call ing, call ing, (C#m7)call ing home.

You show the (G#m)lights that stop me (F#)turn to stone; you (E)shine it when I’m a (C#m7)lone.

(G#m)Nois es

I play with in my head;

touch my (G#m)own skin,

and hope that I’m still breath ing.

And I

(G#m)(Lights, lights, lights, lights, (E)lights, lights, lights, lights.) Home, (Lights, lights, home.

lights, lights, lights, lights.)

You show the

Home, (Lights, lights, home.

lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights.) Home, (Lights, lights, home.

lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights.)

Lights by Ellie Goulding

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G# at 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lights

What key is "Lights" in?
"Lights" by Ellie Goulding is in the key of G# with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Lights" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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 4 chords: C#m7, E, F#, G#m. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Lights" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Ellie Goulding can I play here?
Try "Still Falling For You", "Love Me Like You Do", "LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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