Midnight Blue

· by Melissa Manchester

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Lyrics

What (F)ev er it is, it ’ll keep till the morn ing.

Have n’t we both got (F7)bet ter things to (Bb)do?

Mid night Blue.

(C)E ven though sim ple things be come rough,

(Dm)have n’t we had e nough?

And I think we can (F)make it

one more time

if we try.

(Bb)One more (F)time for all the old (Gm)times.

For (F)all of the times it you told me you need me, need ing me now is (F7)some thing I could (Bb)use.

Mid night Blue.

(C)Would n’t you give your hand to a friend?

(Dm)May be it’s not the end.

And I think we can (F)make it

one more time

if we try.

(Bb)One more (F)time for all the old (Gm)times.

For

Mid night Blue.

(C)Would n’t you give your heart to a friend?

(Dm)Think of me as your friend.

And I think we can (F)time for all of the (Gm)old,

(C7)old,

old (F)times.

One more time.

Midnight Blue by Melissa Manchester — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Midnight Blue” by Melissa Manchester 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 Bb at 80 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 "Midnight Blue" 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 "Midnight Blue"?: 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 Melissa Manchester songs work for kids?: Try "DON'T CRY OUT LOUD", "MIDNIGHT BLUE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.