Learn "LIGHTS" by Ellie Goulding on Piano

Master "LIGHTS" by Ellie Goulding with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G# at 116 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "LIGHTS" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

Lyrics

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. ter slept And I’m in 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. ter slept And I’m in 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.)

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G#
Tempo
116 BPM
Difficulty
hard

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How to Play "Lights" on Piano

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.