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 G# at 116 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 G#, 116 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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.)

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G#
Tempo: 116 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Ellie Goulding

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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.