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The lamp is (F)burn ing low up on my ta ble (Eb)top;
the snow is (F7)soft ly (Bb)fall ing.
The air is (F)still with in the (Gm)si lence of my (Eb)room;
(Bb)I hear your voice soft ly (Bb)call ing.
If I could (F7)on ly (Eb)have you (F)near
to breathe a (Gm)sigh or (Cm7)two,
I would be (F)hap py just to hold the hands I (Eb)love
(Bb)up on this (F7)win ter’s night with (Bb)you.
The fire is (F)dy ing now, my lamp is grow ing (Eb)dim;
the shades of (F7)night are (Bb)lift ing.
The morn ing (F)light with steals a (Gm)cross my win dow (Eb)pane
(Bb)where webs of snow soft are (Bb)drift ing.
If I could (F7)on ly (Eb)have you (F)near
to breathe a (Gm)sigh or (Cm7)two,
I would be (F)hap py just to hold the hands I (Eb)love
(Bb)up on this (F7)win ter’s night with (Bb)you.
up on this (F7)win ter’s night with (D7)you;
and to be (F7)once a gain with (Bb)you.
Song For A Winter's Night — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Song For A Winter's Night" by Gordon Lightfoot: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Song For A Winter's Night”
- What key is "Song For A Winter's Night" by Gordon Lightfoot played in?
- Song For A Winter's Night is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Song For A Winter's Night"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Song For A Winter's Night" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Song For A Winter's Night"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Song For A Winter's Night"?
- "Song For A Winter's Night" was originally performed by Gordon Lightfoot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Song For A Winter's Night"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Cm7, D, D7, Eb, F, F7, Fm7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Gordon Lightfoot can I play here?
- Try "SUNDOWN", "CAREFREE HIGHWAY", "If You Could Read My Mind". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Song For A Winter's Night" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Song For A Winter's Night" by Gordon Lightfoot. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Song For A Winter's Night" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Song For A Winter's Night" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.