What key is "Shine Your Light" in?

"Shine Your Light" by Robbie Robertson is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 77 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Shine Your Light" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Shine Your Light" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Shine Your Light"?

This arrangement of "Shine Your Light" uses 13 chords: Bb, Cm, Dm7, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, F, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "Shine Your Light" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

The cry of the cit y, like a (Eb)sir en’s song

wail in’ ov er the roof tops the (Eb)whole night long.

Saw a shoot ing star

like a (Eb)dia mond in the sky.

(F6)Must be some one’s (F)soul

pass in’ (F)by.

These are the streets

where we (Eb)used to run, where your Pop is from.

These are the days

where (Eb)you be come what you be come.

These are the streets

where the (Eb)stor y’s told, the truth un folds and dark ness (F)set tles in.

Oh,

shine your (Bb)light

down on (Gm7)me.

Lift me (Bb)up

so I can (Gm7)see, umm.

Shine your (Bb)light

when you’re (Gm7)gone.

Give me (Bb)the strength

to (Gm)car (F)ry on, (Bb)car ry on.

Don’t wan na be a her o.

Just an (Eb)ev ’ry day man

try’n to do the job

the ver y best he can.

But now it’s like liv in’ on

bor rowed time.

Out on (F)the rim,

ov er (F)the line.

Al ways tempt in’ fate

like a (Eb)game of chance.

Nev er wan na stick a round to the (Eb)ver y last dance.

Some times you stum ble and (Eb)take a hard fall.

Lose hold (F)your grip,

off the (F)wall.

Shine your (Bb)light

down on (Gm7)me.

Lift me (Bb)up

so I can (Gm7)see, umm.

Shine your (Bb)light

when you’re (Gm7)gone.

Give me (Bb)the strength

to (Gm)car (F)ry on, (Bb)car ry on.

I thought I saw him walk in’ by the (F)side of the road.

May be try’n to find his way home,

umm.

He’s (Cm)here but not here.

He’s (F)gone but not gone.

Just hope he knows

if (F)I get lost.

Ohh, (Gm)car (F)ry on, (Bb)car ry on.

Shine your (Bb)light

down on (Gm7)me.

Lift me (Bb)up,

(F)ooh.

Shine your (Eb)light, shine your (Bb)light

when you’re (Gm7)gone.

Give me (Bb)the strength

to (Gm)car (F)ry (Bb)on.

Shine Your Light by Robbie Robertson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 77 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Shine Your Light”

What key is "Shine Your Light" in?: "Shine Your Light" by Robbie Robertson is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 77 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Shine Your Light" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Shine Your Light" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Shine Your Light"?: This arrangement of "Shine Your Light" uses 13 chords: Bb, Cm, Dm7, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, F, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Shine Your Light" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.