New Light

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

(Am)Ah,

(G)ah.

I’m the boy in your (D)oth er phone

light ing up in side your (C)drawer at home, all a (G)lone.

What Push ing for ty in the (D)friend zone,

we talk and then you (C)walk a way ev ’ry (G)day.

(Am7)Oh, you don’t think (D)twice ’bout me.

And may be you’re world (B)right to doubt me, but...

But if you (D)give me just one night,

you’re gon na (C)see me in a new (G)light.

Yeah, if you (D)give me just one night

to meet you (C)un der neath the moon (G)light.

(Am7)Oh, I wan na take (D)two, I wan na break (G)through.

I wan na know the (C)real thing a bout (G)you,

so I can (D)see you in a new light.

Take a ride up to (D)Mal i bu,

I just wan na sit and (C)look at you, look at (G)you.

What would it mat ter if your (D)friends knew?

Who cares what oth er (C)peo ple say an y (G)way?

(Am7)Oh, we can go (D)far from here

and make a new world (B)right to geth er, babe.

’Cause if you (D)give me just one night,

you’re gon na (C)see me in a new (G)light.

Yeah, if you (D)give me just one night

to meet you (C)un der neath the moon (G)light.

(Am7)Oh, I wan na take (D)two, I wan na break (G)through.

I wan na know the (C)real thing a bout (G)you,

so I can (D)see you in a new light.

(D)see you in a new light.

(Em)Ah.

Yeah, if you (D)give me just one night,

you’re gon na (C)see me in a new (G)light.

Yeah, if you (D)give me just one night

to meet you (C)un der neath the moon (G)light.

What do I do with all this, what do I do with all this (G)love that’s run ning through my veins for you?

What do I do with all this, what do I do with all this (G)love that’s run ning through my veins for you?

(G)ooh,

yeah.

New Light — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"New Light" 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, 124 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “New Light”

Why does "New Light" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "New Light".
What key is "New Light" by John Mayer played in?
New Light 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 "New Light"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "New Light" 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 "New Light"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "New Light"?
"New Light" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "New Light"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, B, C, Cmaj7, Csus2, D, E, +5 more.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "New Light"?
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 "New Light".
Can I see all the notes in "New Light"?
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 124 BPM.