Now Comes The Night

by Rob Thomas

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And When the (G)hour has is up (D)on us

and our (G)beau ty sure ly (D)gone,

no, you (G)will not be for got ten

and you (G)will not be a (D)lone,

no, you (G)will not be a (D)lone.

And when the (G)day has all but (D)end ed

and our (G)ech o starts to (D)fade,

no, you (G)will not be a lone then,

and you (G)will not be a (D)fraid,

no, you (G)will not be a (D)fraid.

(G)will not let you (D)down.

I (G)will not let you down.

(Bm)Now comes the night.

Feel it (G)fad ing a way,

and the (D)soul un der neath,

is it (A)all that re mains?

So just (Bm)slide o ver here;

leave your (G)fear in the fray.

Let us (D)hold to each oth er un til the (A5)end of our days.

And when the (G)hour

is up (D)on us

and our (G)beau ty sure ly (D)gone,

no, you (G)will not be for got ten

and you (A)will not be a (Bm)lone.

No, you (A)will not be a (D)lone.

Now Comes The Night by Rob Thomas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Now Comes The Night” by Rob Thomas 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 D at 108 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 "Now Comes 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 "Now Comes 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 "Now Comes The Night" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bm7, D, Dpow, Dsus4, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rob Thomas songs work for kids?
Try "STREETCORNER SYMPHONY", "LONELY NO MORE", "A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.