Shine Your Light

by Robbie Robertson
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Shine Your 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 Eb, 77 BPM.

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

About “Shine Your Light

Why does "Shine Your 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 "Shine Your Light".
What key is "Shine Your Light" by Robbie Robertson played in?
Shine Your Light is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shine Your Light"?
The arrangement plays at 77 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shine Your 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 "Shine Your Light"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shine Your Light"?
"Shine Your Light" was originally performed by Robbie Robertson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Shine Your Light"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Bb, Cm, Dm7, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, F, +5 more.
Is this real sheet music for "Shine Your 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 "Shine Your Light".
Can I see all the notes in "Shine Your 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 Eb at 77 BPM.

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