Is "Because 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 "Because 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 "Because The Night" use?

Just 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F#, G. Take it one section at a time.

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Because The Night

· by Patti Smith

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Lyrics

(Bm)Take me (G)now, ba by, (A)here as I (Bm)am.

(G)Pull me a close; try and (A)un der stand.

De (G)sire is an hun ger, is the (A)fire I (Bm)breathe.

(G)Love is a ban quet til on (A)which we feed.

(G)Come on (A)now, try and (D)un der (A)stand the (Bm)way I (G)feel when I’m in your (A)hand.

(G)Take my hand; come the un der (A)cov er.

They (C)can’t hurt you now, (Bm)can’t hurt you now, (F#)can’t hurt you now.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)lust.

Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)us.

(Bm)Have I (G)doubt ba by, (A)when I’m a (Bm)lone?

(G)Love is a ring, try the (A)tel e phone.

De (G)Love is an an gel is dis (A)guised as (Bm)lust,

(G)here in our bed un til on (A)morn ing comes.

(G)Come on (A)now, try and (D)un der (A)stand the (Bm)way I (G)feel un der your com (A)mand.

(G)Take my hand as the sun de (A)scends.

er.

They (C)can’t touch you now, (Bm)can’t touch you now, (F#)can’t touch you now.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)lust.

Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)us.

longs (A)to (Bm)us.

With (D)love (A)we sleep; (D)with doubt (A)the vi cious cir cle (Bm)turns (A)and turns.

(D)With out (A)you I can not (Bm)live, (A)for give, (D)the yearn (A)ing, burn ing, I be (G)lieve (D)in time, (G)too real to feel, so (Bm)touch me now,

(D)touch me now,

(G)touch me now.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)lust.

Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)us.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)lust.

Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)us.

Because The Night by Patti Smith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Because The Night” by Patti Smith 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 D at 120 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 "Because 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 "Because 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 "Because The Night" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F#, G. Take it one section at a time.