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 7 chords: Am, C, Em7, F, Fsus2, G, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.

What other Lionel Richie songs work for kids?

Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". 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

Na na.

Whoa.

Well, my friends, the (F)time has come,

raise the roof and have some fun.

Throw a way the (F)work to be done,

let the mu sic play (G)on, play on, play on, play on.

Ev ’ry bod y sing, ev ’ry (F)bod y dance,

lose your self in wild ro mance.

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

Come on and sing a long.

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

Come on, come on and (G)sing a long.

All night (F)long,

all night.

All night (G)long,

yeah.

All night (F)long,

all night.

All night (G)long.

Peo ple danc ing (F)in the street,

see the rhy thm in their feet.

Life is good, the (F)wild and be sweet,

let the mu sic play (G)on.

play on, play on, play on.

Feel it in your heart, feel it (F)in your soul,

let the mu sic take con trol.

We’re go ing to par ty, lim ra ing, fi es ta, for ev er.

Come on and sing a long.

We’re go ing to par ty, lim ra ing, fi es ta, for ev er.

Come on, Come on and (G)sing a long.

All night (F)long,

all night.

All night (G)long,

yeah.

All night (F)long,

all night.

All night (G)long.

(G)long.

Yeah,

yeah.

Once (Am)you (G)get (C)start (G)ed, (Am)you (G)can’t (Am)sit (F)down.

(G)Come (Am)join (G)the (C)fun, (G)it’s (Am)a (G)merry (Am)go (F)round round.

Uh, uh, uh, uh.

(G)Peo (Am)ple (G)are (C)danc (G)ing (Am)their trou (Am)bles a way.

So (G)come (Am)join (G)our (C)par (G)ty, (Am)see (G)how (Am)we play.

Say: (G)Tam bo, li teh, set te mo jah.

Yeah, jam bo, jam bo.

Way to par ty, oh, we go ing.

Oh, jam bi la.

Say: Tam bo, li teh, set te mo jah.

Yeah, jam bo, jam bo.

(F)Oh,

(F)yeah.

We’re gon na have (Em7)a par ty, yeah.

Uh, uh.

All night (G)long.

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

All night (F)long.

All night (G)long.

Yeah.

All night (F)long.

All night (G)long.

Watch me now!

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 G at 112 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 7 chords: Am, C, Em7, F, Fsus2, G, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lionel Richie songs work for kids?: Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.