You Light Up My Life

by Phillip Keveren
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Lyrics

(Am)So man y (D)nights

I’d (G)sit by my (Em)win dow

(F#m)wait ing for (B7)some one to (Em)sing me his (E7)song.

(Am)So man y (D)dreams

I (G)kept deep in (Em)side me, a (F#)lone in the (F#7)dark,

but now (A)you’ve come a (A7)long.

And (D)you

(Dmaj7)light up my (D7)life.

You give me (B7)hope

to car ry (Em)on.

You (Em7)light up my (A7)days

and fill my (D)nights

with (Em7)song.

(Am)Roll in’ at (D)sea,

a (G)drift on the (Em)wa ters,

(F#m)could it be (B7)fi n’lly I’m (Em)turn ing for (E7)home?

(Am)Fi n’lly a (D)chance

to (G)say, “Hey!

I (Em)love you,” a (F#)nev er a (F#7)gain

to now (A)be all a (A7)lone.

And (D)You

(Dmaj7)light up my (D7)life.

You give me (B7)hope

to car ry (Em)on.

You (Em7)light up my (A7)days

and fill my (D)nights

with (Em7)song.

(F#)nights

(F#7)with

(Bm)song.

(E7)It can’t be (D)wrong

when (F#)it feels so (Bm7)right,

’cause (D)you,

you light up my (D)life.

You Light Up My Life — Simple Sheet Music

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"You Light Up My Life" 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 G, 85 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “You Light Up My Life”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Light Up My Life"?
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 "You Light Up My Life" by Phillip Keveren played in?
You Light Up My Life is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Light Up My Life"?
The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Light Up My Life" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "You Light Up My Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Light Up My Life"?
"You Light Up My Life" was originally performed by Phillip Keveren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". 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 "You Light Up My Life". Key of G, 85 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.