There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

by The Smiths
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(C#m7)Take me out

to night,

where there’s (C#m7)mu sic and there’s (C#m7)peo ple, and they’re (C#m7)young and a live.

Oh, (C#m7)driv ing (C#m7)in your car,

and I (Amaj7)nev er, nev er want to go home, (B6)be cause I have n’t (C#m7)got one

an y more.

(C#m7)Take me out

to night,

Oh, take be cause I (C#m7)want y to see I don’t peo ple, I and I (C#m7)want to see life.

Oh, (C#m7)driv ing (C#m7)in your car.

Oh, (Amaj7)please er, don’t er drop to me home.

Be cause it’s not n’t (C#m7)my home, it’s (C#m7)their home, and I’m (C#m7)wel come no more.

Oh, I have n’t got one.

Oh,

oh.

And if a (E)dou ble deck er bus

(Amaj7)crash es in to us,

to die by (E)your side is such a (A)heav en ly way to die.

And if a (E)ten ton truck

(Amaj7)kills the both of us,

to die by (E)your side, well, the (A)pleas ure, the priv ’lege is mine.

(C#m7)Take me out

to night.

(B6)Take me (C#m7)an y where, I don’t (C#m7)care, I don’t care, I don’t care.

And in the (C#m7)dark ened (C#m7)un der pass, I thought, “Oh, God, my chance has come at last.”

But then a (C#m7)strange fear (C#m7)gripped me, and I (C#m7)just could n’t ask.

(A)pleas ure, the priv ’lege is mine.

Oh, (C#m7)there is a (B)light and it (C#m7)nev er goes (B)out.

(Amaj7)There is a light that (E)nev er goes (B6)out.

(C#m7)There is a (B)light that (C#m7)nev er goes (B)out.

(Amaj7)There is a light and it (E)nev er goes (B6)out.

(C#m7)there is a (B)light and it (C#m7)nev er goes (B)out.

(Amaj7)There is a light that (E)nev er goes (B6)out.

(C#m7)There is a (B)light that (C#m7)nev er goes (B)out.

(Amaj7)There is a light and it (E)nev er goes (B6)out.

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — Piano Lead Sheet

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"There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C#, 137 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

Where are the chord symbols for "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" is in C#.
What key is "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" by The Smiths played in?
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out is arranged in the key of C# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"?
The arrangement plays at 137 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" 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 "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"?
"There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" was originally performed by The Smiths. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Amaj7, B, B6, C#m7, E, F#m7.
What other songs by The Smiths can I play here?
Try "BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN", "HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW", "THE BOY WITH THE THORN IN HIS SIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" is in the key of C# at 137 BPM.
What chords are in "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C#, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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