Is "Into 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 "Into 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 "Into The Night" use?

Just 7 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm, Eb, Fm7, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.

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Into The Night

· by Benny Mardones

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Lyrics

“She’s just (Gm7)six teen years old;

where (Cm)leave her a (Gm7)lone,” they say.

Sep a (Fm7)rat ed by (Gm7)fools

whe (Fm7)don’t know what (Gm7)love is yet,

but I want you to know:

(Ab)If I could fly,

I’d (Gm7)pick you up (Cm)high, take you (Ab)in to the night

and (Gm7)show you love like you’ve (Ab)nev er seen,

(Bb)ev er seen.

would (Cm)wait till the (Gm7)end

of (Cm)time for (Gm7)you,

And (Fm7)do it a (Gm7)gain,

it’s (Abmaj7)true.

I can’t (Fm7)meas ure my (Gm7)love,

there’s (Fm7)noth ing to (Gm7)com pare it to.

but I want you to know:

(Ab)If I could fly,

I’d (Gm7)pick you up (Cm)high, take you (Ab)in to the night

and (Gm7)show you love.

(Ab)If I could fly,

I’d (Gm7)pick you up (Cm)high, take you (Ab)in to the night

and (Gm7)show you love like you’ve (Ab)nev er seen,

(Bb)ev er seen.

(Ab)If I could fly,

I’d (Gm7)pick you up (Cm)high, take you (Ab)in to the night

and (Gm7)show you love.

(Ab)If I could fly,

I’d (Gm7)pick you up (Cm)high, take you (Ab)in to the night

and (Gm7)show you love.

(Gm7)show you love.

Into The Night by Benny Mardones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Into The Night” by Benny Mardones 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 F at 80 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 "Into 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 "Into 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 "Into The Night" use?: Just 7 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm, Eb, Fm7, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.