Night Time Is The Right Time

by Roosevelt Sykes

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You know the (Eb7)night time, dar lin’,

is the right time

to be fa ther

with the one you love, now.

Say now, oh, ba (Ab7)by,

well now, come on, ba by, now,

I wan na be the one you (Eb7)love now.

You the one I’m think in’ of.

And the night (Bb7)time

is the right (Ab7)time

to be with the one you (Eb7)love, now.

You know my (Eb7)moth er, now, lin’,

had n’t died now,

and my fa ther

left me poor child cry in’.

Say now, oh, ba (Ab7)by,

well now, come on, ba by, now,

I I want you to hold my (Eb7)hand.

now.

You Yeah, one tight as you can.

And the night (Bb7)time

is the right (Ab7)time

to be with the one you (Eb7)love, now.

You know my

Night and day,

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Night Time Is The Right Time by Roosevelt Sykes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Night Time Is The Right Time” by Roosevelt Sykes 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 Ab at 113 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 "Night Time Is The Right Time" 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 "Night Time Is The Right Time"?
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 "Night Time Is The Right Time" use?
Just 6 chords: Ab, Ab7, Adim, Bb7, Eb, Eb7. Take it one section at a time.