Other arrangements of Shine Your Light
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Shine Your Light" by Robbie Robertson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
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About “Shine Your Light”
- Can I learn "Shine Your Light" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Shine Your Light" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 77 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Shine Your Light"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Shine Your Light" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Shine Your Light"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Shine Your Light" is in the key of Eb at 77 BPM.
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