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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" 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 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"?
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 "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.
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 "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out". Key of C#, 137 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.

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