Is "One Night Only" 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 "One Night Only"?

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 "One Night Only" use?

Just 15 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abaug, Bbm, C, Db, Ebm7, F, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Tom Eyen songs work for kids?

Try "STEPPIN' TO THE BAD SIDE", "I AM CHANGING", "CADILLAC CAR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

One Night Only

· by Tom Eyen

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Lyrics

(Bbm)You want all my (Bbm)love and my de (Gbmaj7)vo tion.

You (Ab)want my lov in’ soul right on the line.

I have no (Bbm)doubt that I could (Gbmaj7)love (Gb6)you (Gb)for (Gbmaj7)ev (Gb6)er.

The on ly trou ble is

you (F7)real ly don’t have the time.

You’ve got (Bbm)one night on ly, (Bbm)one night on ly.

That’s (Gb)all you (Db)have to (Ebm7)spare.

(Ab)One night on ly; (F7sus)let’s not pre (F7)tend to care.

(Bbm)One night on ly, (Bbm)one night on ly, come (Gb)on, big (Db)ba by, come (Ebm7)on.

(Ab)One night on ly: we (F7)on ly have ’til dawn.

(CN.C.)In the (Gb)morn ing, this feel ing will be (Fm7)gone.

It (Ebm7)has no chance go ing (Ab7)on.

(Gb)Some thing so right has got (F7sus)no chance to live.

(F7)So let’s for (Bbm)get a bout chanc es.

This is (Gbmaj7)one night I will (Fsus)give.

(Bbm)You want all my love and my de vo tion.

You (Ab)want my lov in’ soul right on the line.

I have no doubt that I could (Gbmaj7)love (Gb6)you for (Gbmaj7)ev (Gb6)er.

The on ly trou ble is

I (F7)real ly, real ly don’t have the time.

I’ve got (Bbm)one night on ly, (Bbm)one night on ly.

That’s (Gb)all I (Db)have to (Ebm7)spare.

(Ab)One night on ly; (F7sus)let’s not pre (F7)tend to care.

(Bbm)One night on ly, (Bbm)one night on ly, come (Gb)on, big (Db)ba by, come (Ebm7)on.

(Ab)One night on ly: (F7)we on ly have ’til dawn.

In the (Gb)morn ing this feel ing will be (Fm7)gone.

It (Ebm7)has no chance go ing (Ab7)on.

(Gb)Some thing so right has got (F7sus)no chance to live.

So let’s for (Bbm)get a bout chanc es.

It’s (Gbmaj7)one night I will (F7sus)give.

(Bbm)One night on ly, (Bbm)one night on ly, come (Gb)on, big (Db)ba by, come (Ebm7)on.

(Ab)One night on ly: (F7)we on ly have ’til dawn.

(Bbm)One night on ly, (Bbm)one night on ly, there’s (Gb)noth ing (Db)more to (Ebm7)say.

(Ab)One night on ly; (F7sus)words get in the way.

(Bbm)One night on ly, (Bbm)one night on ly.

That’s (Gb)all I (Db)have to (Ebm7)spare.

(Ab)One night on ly; (F7sus)let’s not pre (F7)tend to care.

(Bbm)One night on ly, (Bbm)one night on ly.

That’s (Gb)all I (Db)have to (Ebm7)spare.

(Ab)One night on ly; (F7sus)let’s not pre (F7)tend to care.

One Night Only by Tom Eyen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One Night Only” by Tom Eyen 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 Eb at 130 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 "One Night Only" 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 "One Night Only"?: 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 "One Night Only" use?: Just 15 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abaug, Bbm, C, Db, Ebm7, F, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tom Eyen songs work for kids?: Try "STEPPIN' TO THE BAD SIDE", "I AM CHANGING", "CADILLAC CAR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.