All Through The Night

by Cyndi Lauper

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(G)All

through the (D)night,

I’ll be a wake, time and I’ll be with (G)you.

(G)All

through the (D)night,

this pre cious wake, time and when time is (G)new.

(Em7)Oh,

all through the night to (Bm)day

know in’ that we feel the (C)same

with out (Am7)say in’:

We have no past, we won’t reach back.

Keep with me for ward all through the night.

And once we start the me ter clicks, and it goes run ning all through the night.

Un til it ends, there is no end.

All through the (D)night

stray cat is cry ing, so stray cat sings (G)back.

All

through the (D)night

they have for got ten what by day they (G)lack.

(Em7)Oh,

un der those white street (Bm)lamps

there is a lit tle chance

they may (Am7)see.

(Em7)Oh,

the sleep in your eyes is e (Bm)nough.

Let me be there, let me

(C)stay

there a (Am7)while.

We have no past, we won’t reach back.

Keep with me for ward all through the night.

And once we start the me ter clicks, and it goes run ning all through the night.

Un til it ends, there is no end.

Keep with me for ward all through the night.

And once we start the me ter clicks, and it goes run ning all through the night.

Un til it ends, there is no end.

All Through The Night by Cyndi Lauper — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All Through The Night” by Cyndi Lauper 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 90 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 Through The Night" 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 Through The Night"?
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 Through The Night" use?
Just 9 chords: Am7, Bm, Bm6, C, D, D6, Em, Em7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Cyndi Lauper songs work for kids?
Try "GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN", "Hey Now (Girls Just Want To Have Fun)", "Time After Time". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.