Lyrics
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 ing ish es and (A)cares for me?
(Is that you, is that you, is that you?
Are you Yeah.) 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 Yeah.) stay home all the time ’cause you want me (A)to your self?
(Bm7)doubt.
(Is that you, is that you, is that you?
Or am Yeah.) I locked a way pris 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 ing your needs as (A)well as mine?
(Is that you, is that you, is that you?
Or is Yeah.) 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 Yeah.) is love, real, real love, ’cause you then I’m (A)stay ing, no (Bm7)doubt.
(Is that you, is that you, is that you?
But if Yeah.) I’m just love’s way pris 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Spotlight" 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 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”
- 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.
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