Is "All Night Long" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "All Night Long"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "All Night Long" use?

Just 6 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Fm7, Gb, Gbmaj7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Lionel Richie songs work for kids?

Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "EASY", "STUCK ON YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

All Night Long

· by Lionel Richie

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Lyrics

Da da

Well, my friends, ing the (Gb)time has come.

Raise the roof and all (Ab)have some fun.

Throw a way the (Gb)work to be done.

Let the mu sic (Ab)play on.

(Play on, play on.)

Ev ’ry bod y sing, (Gb)and ev ’ry bod y dance.

Lose your self in (Ab)wild ro mance.

We’re going to par ti’ ka ra mu, fi es ta, for ev er.

Come on and (Ab)sing a long.

We’re going to par ty, ka ra mu, fi es ta, for ev er.

Come on and (Ab)sing a long.

All night (Gb)long,

all night.

All night (Ab)long,

all night.

All night (Gb)long,

all night.

All night (Ab)long,

Oh.

Peo ple danc ing all (Gb)in the street,

see the rhy thm all (Ab)in their feet.

Life is good, the (Gb)wild, and sweet.

done.

Let the mu sic (Ab)play on.

(Play on, play on.)

Feel it in your heart (Gb)and feel it in your soul.

Let the mu sic (Ab)take con trol.

We’re going to par ti’ lim ing, mu, fi es ta, for ev er.

Come on and (Ab)sing a long.

We’re going to par ty, ka ra mu, fi es ta, for ev er.

Come on and (Ab)sing my song.

All night (Gb)long,

all night.

All night (Ab)long,

all night.

All night (Gb)long,

all night.

All night (Ab)long,

Oh.

(Ab)long.

Yeah!

(CN.C.)Once you get start ed you can’t sit down.

(CN.C.)Come join the fun, it’s a mer ry go (Gb)round.

(CN.C.)Ev ’ry one’s danc ing their trou bles a (Gb)way.

(CN.C.)Come join our par ty, see how we play!

Tom bo li se say de moi ya, yeah, Jam bo Jum bo, way to par ti’ o we goin’, oh, jam ba li.

Tom bo li de say de moi ya, yeah, Jam bo Jum bo.

(Gb)Oh,

(Gbmaj7)yes.

We’re (Fm7)gon na have a par ty.

(Ab)All night (Gb)long,

all night.

All night (Ab)long,

all night.

All night (Gb)long,

all night.

All night (Ab)long.

(Gb)Ev ’ry one you meet, they’re jam ming in the street, all night (Ab)long.

All Night Long by Lionel Richie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All Night Long” by Lionel Richie in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "All Night Long" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "All Night Long"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "All Night Long" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Fm7, Gb, Gbmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lionel Richie songs work for kids?: Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "EASY", "STUCK ON YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.