Can a complete beginner play "New Light"?

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. "New Light" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "New Light"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "New Light" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

New Light — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "New Light" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 124 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: John Mayer

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How to Play "New Light" 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.