Paradise By The Dashboard Light

by Meat Loaf

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I re (Dm)mem ber ev ’ry lit tle thing as if it hap pened on ly (G)yes ter day,

(C)park ing by the lake and there was (G)not an oth er car in sight.

And I nev er had a girl look ing an y bet ter than (G)you did,

and all the (F#)kids at school, they were (G)wish ing they were (A)me that night.

And now our (Bb)bod ies are, (F)oh, so (C)close and (D)tight.

It nev er (Bb)felt so (F)good, it nev er (C)felt so (D)right.

And we’re (G)glow ing like the (D)met al on the (A)edge of a (D)knife, (G)glow ing like the (D)met al on the (A)edge of a (D)knife.

C’ (G)mon!

(A)Hold on (D)tight!

Well, c’ (G)mon!

Hold on (F)tight!

Though it’s (A)cold and lone ly in the (G)deep dark night,

I can see par a (D)dise by the (F#m)dash board (G)light.

Though it’s (Em)cold and (D)lone ly in the (Bm)deep dark (A)night

(in the deep dark (G)night), par a (D)dise by the (A)dash board (D)light.

We’re (A)gon na go all the way to night, we’re gon na (A7)go all the way and to night’s the night.

We’re (A)gon na go all the way to night, we’re gon na (A7)go all the way and to night’s the night.

(A)Stop right there!

I got ta know right now!

Be fore we go an y fur ther, do you (G)love me?

Will you love me for ev er?

Do you (D)need me?

Will you nev er leave me?

Will you (C)make me so hap py for the (G)rest of my life?

Will you (A)take me a way and will you make me your wife?

Let me (G)sleep on it.

Ba by, ba by, let me (D)sleep on it.

Let me (C)sleep on it.

I’ll (D)give you an an swer in the (C)morn

(G)ing.

I got ta (D)know right now!

Do you (G)love me?

Will you love me for ev er?

Do you (D)need me?

Will you nev er leave me?

Will you (C)make me so hap py for the (G)rest of my life?

Will you (A)take me a way?

Will you make me your wife?

Will you (G)love me?

Will you (D)love me for ev er?

Let me (Eb)sleep on it!

Will you love me for ev er?

Let me (E)sleep on it.

Will you love me for ev er?

could n’t (F)take it an y long er, Lord, I was crazed, and when the (C)feel ing came up on me like a (F)tid al wave, I start ed (C)swear ing to my God and on my (G)moth er’s grave that I would (F)love you till the (G)end of time, I swore that I would (F)love you till the (G)end of time!

So now I’m (C)pray ing for the (G)end of time

to (F)hur ry up (G)and ar rive.

’Cause if I got ta (Em)spend an oth er (Am7)min ute with you, I don’t (G)think that I can real ly sur vive.

I’ll nev er (F)break my prom ise or for get my vow, but (C)God on ly knows what I can (G)do right now.

I’m (C)pray ing for the (G)end of time, it’s all that I can do.

(Do, (Em)do, (Am)do.) (C)Pray ing for the (G)end of time, so I can (F)end my (G)time with (C)you.

Paradise By The Dashboard Light by Meat Loaf — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf 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 162 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 "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" 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 "Paradise By The Dashboard Light"?
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 Meat Loaf songs work for kids?
Try "PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT", "TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD", "BAT OUT OF HELL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.