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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lights" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G#, 116 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Lights”
- Can I play "Lights" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lights" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lights" by Ellie Goulding played in?
- Lights is arranged in the key of G# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lights"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lights" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Lights"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lights"?
- "Lights" was originally performed by Ellie Goulding. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lights"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C#m7, E, F#, G#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lights"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lights" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lights"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lights" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.