Song For A Winter's Night

by Gordon Lightfoot
Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Kid Mode

Same song, other levels

Pick the arrangement that fits you
Sing this song instead — backing track for “Song For A Winter's Night
Backing track + lyrics — toggle the vocal, change the key, practice singing over piano.

Other arrangements of Song For A Winter's Night

Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.

Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

1 person has learned this song

"Song For A Winter's Night" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Song For A Winter's Night

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Song For A Winter's Night"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Eb 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Song For A Winter's Night". Key of Eb, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

More songs you might like