Heat Of The Night

by Bryan Adams

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Lyrics

I was (A5)caught in the cross fire of a (Em)si lent scream,

where n’t one man’s night mare (Em)is an oth er man’s dream.

He (A)Pull the cov ers up high

and can pray for the morn in’ (Em7)light.

’Cause you’re liv in’ a lone

in the heat of the (Em7)night.

Met a (A5)man with a mes sage from the (Em)oth er side.

Could he’d take the pres sure, (Em)had to leave it be hind.

He (A)said, “It’s up ers to you,

you can run or you time can (Em7)fight.”

Bet ter leave it a lone

in the heat of the (Em7)night.

In (D)the (G)heat of the night they’ll be (D)com in’ a round, they’ll be (Em)look in’ for an swers, they’ll be (C)chas ing you down.

In the (G)heat of the night.

(C)Where ya gon na hide when it all comes down?

(D)Don’t look back, don’t ev er turn a round.

(C)Where ya gon na hide when it all comes down?

(D)Don’t look back, don’t ev er turn a round.

In the (G)heat of the night they’ll be (D)com in’ a round, they’ll be (Em)look in’ for an swers, (C)chas ing you down.

In the (G)heat of the night.

(C)Where ya gon na hide when it all comes down?

(D)Don’t look back, don’t ev er turn a round.

In the (G)heat of the night they’ll be (D)com in’ a round, they’ll be (Em)look in’ for an swers, (C)chas ing you down.

In the (G)heat of the night.

(C)Where ya gon na hide when it all comes down?

(D)Don’t look back, don’t ev er turn a round.

In the (D)Don’t look back, don’t ev er turn a round.

Heat Of The Night by Bryan Adams — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heat Of The Night by Bryan Adams 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 E at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Heat Of 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 "Heat Of 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.
What other Bryan Adams songs work for kids?
Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "Here I Am", "CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.