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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "New Light" 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, 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”

Can I play "New Light" 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 "New Light" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
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.