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Hoo (A)hoo, hoo (Bm7)hoo.
Hoo (A)hoo, hoo (Gmaj7)hoo.
Hoo (Bm7)hoo, hoo (A)hoo.
Ooh.
Are you a man who loves and cher ish es and (A)cares for me?
(Is that you, is that you, is that you?
Are you a guard in a pri son, max i mum se (Bm7)cu ri ty?
(Is that you, is that you, is that you?
Do we stay home all the time ’cause you want me (A)to your self?
(Is that you, is that you, is that you?
Or am I locked a way out of fear that I’d find (Bm7)some one (A)else?
(Is that you, is that you?
Yeah.) Well, I don’t (Gmaj7)like
liv ing un der (A)your spot (Bm7)light
just be cause you (A)think I (Gmaj7)might
find some (Bm7)bod y wor
thy.
Oh, I don’t (Gmaj7)like
liv ing un der (A)your spot (Bm7)light.
May be if you (A)treat me (Gmaj7)right,
you won’t (Bm7)have to wor
ry.
Is this a re la tion ship ful fill your needs as (A)well as mine?
(Is that you, is that you, is that you?
Or is this just my sen pri tence?
max i Am I (Bm7)do ing time?
(Is that you, is that you, is that you?
If this is love, real, real love, ’cause you then I’m (A)stay ing, no (Is that you, is that you, is that you?
But if I’m just love’s way on er, fear that then I’m (Bm7)bust ing (A)out.
(Is that you, is that you?
Yeah.) Well, I don’t (Gmaj7)like
liv ing un der (A)your spot (Bm7)light
just be cause you (A)think I (Gmaj7)might
find some (Bm7)bod y wor
thy.
Oh, I don’t (Gmaj7)like
liv ing un der (A)your spot (Bm7)light.
May be if you (A)treat me (Gmaj7)right,
you won’t (Bm7)have to wor
ry.
Is this a re la
Oh, you ought to be a shamed of your self.
What the hell do you think you’re do ing lov ing me, lov ing me so wrong.
Ba by, all I do is (Em7)try
to show you that you’re (A)my
one and on ly guy
no mat ter who may come a long.
O pen your eyes, ’cause, ba by, I don’t (Gmaj7)lie.
Hoo (A)hoo, hoo (Bm7)hoo.
Ooh, ooh.
Hoo (A)hoo, hoo (Gmaj7)hoo.
Well, I don’t
I don’t lie.
Spotlight — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Spotlight" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 110 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 “Spotlight”
- Can I play "Spotlight" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Spotlight" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Spotlight" by Jennifer Hudson played in?
- Spotlight is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Spotlight"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Spotlight" 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 "Spotlight"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Spotlight"?
- "Spotlight" was originally performed by Jennifer Hudson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Spotlight"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Em7, F#m7, G, Gmaj7.
- What other songs by Jennifer Hudson can I play here?
- Try "AND I AM TELLING YOU I'M NOT GOING", "LOVE YOU I DO", "MOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Spotlight"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Spotlight" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Spotlight"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Spotlight" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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