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Don't Say Goodnight

· by The Isley Brothers

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Lyrics

(Bm7)I (C#m7)wan na (F#m7)love you

o ver and (E7sus)o ver a gain.

I wan na (F#m7)see, see what you’re (C#m7)like, (E)like in (Bm7)bed (o ver and (E7sus)o ver).

(C#m7)Hey, hey, (Dmaj7)ba by,

(Bm7)don’t say good (Amaj9)night

when (Esus)you know

it’s time for (Amaj7)love.

(Bm7)Don’t say good (Amaj9)night

when (Esus)you know

I got ta (Amaj7)have your love.

(C#m7)I wan na (F#m7)feel you,

(E)I wan na (Bm7)thrill you, girl.

I want to ca (F#m7)ress you,

ooh, (E)help un (Bm7)dress you, girl.

(Bm7)(Don’t say good (Amaj9)night), oh, when you know

I’ve got ta (Amaj7)have your love.

(C#m7)And oh, (Dmaj7)ba

by,

(Bm7)(don’t say good (Amaj9)night)

when you (Esus)know

I’ve got ta (Amaj7)have your love.

Some peo ple say

that life is for the liv ing,

so let’s live it, ba by.

Most of the peo ple say

that love is for the giv ing,

so let me love you, girl.

And hey,

ba (C#m7)by, (Bm7)(don’t say good (Amaj9)night),

oh, when you know

I got ta (Amaj7)have your love.

(C#m7)And (Dmaj7)hey,

ba by, (Bm7)(don’t say good (Amaj9)night),

oh, when you know I got ta (Amaj7)have your love.

(Bm7)(Don’t say good (Amaj9)night.)

(Bm7)(Don’t say good (Amaj9)night.)

Don't Say Goodnight by The Isley Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Say Goodnight” by The Isley Brothers 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 A 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 "Don't Say Goodnight" 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 "Don't Say Goodnight"?: 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 "Don't Say Goodnight" use?: Just 12 chords: Amaj7, Amaj9, Bm7, C, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, E, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Isley Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "SHOUT", "IT'S YOUR THING", "WORK TO DO". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.