The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights)

by Stephen Schwartz
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Lyrics

A lamp that kept on burn ing, a mir a cle, they say;

but the world has kept on turn of ing, are there mir a cles to day?

Ev ’ry one who lights the can dles has a bit of an cient spark.

We are mir a cles

light ing up the dark.

We are lights,

lights

of mem o ry,

re mem b’ring times

long gone.

We are glow ing,

grow ing mir a cles,

we are lights,

we

are lights,

we are lights,

shin ing on

and on.

A row of burn ing can dles shines light up on your face,

link ing you and me and all of us to a far off ho ly place.

But the blaz ing of the can dles is a not the on ly light.

Look at all of us,

shin ing here to night.

We are lights,

lights

of mem o ry,

re mem b’ring times

long gone.

We are glow ing,

grow ing mir a cles,

we are lights,

we

are lights,

we are lights,

shin ing on

and on.

A shin ing on.

We are lights, we are lights,

shin ing on.

We are lights, we are lights,

shin ing on

and on.

The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights) — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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About “The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights)”

What key is "The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights)" by Stephen Schwartz played in?
The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights) is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights)"?
The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights)" 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 "The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights)"?
"The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights)" was originally performed by Stephen Schwartz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?
Try "When You Believe", "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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