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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lights" by Ellie Goulding: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lights" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lights" by Ellie Goulding. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lights" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lights" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.