Right Now

· by One Direction

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Lyrics

(Am)Lights go

down and

the night is call ing to me, yeah.

I hear

voic es

sing ing songs in the street.

And I know

that we won’t be go ing (C)home

for so long, for so long.

But I know

that I won’t be on my (C)own,

yeah.

I love this feel ing that (Am)right now

(F)I wish you were here with me.

’Cause (Am)right now

(F)ev ’ry thing is new to me.

You know I can’t (F)fight the feel ing, and ev ’ry night I feel it.

(Am)Right now

(F)I wish you were here with me.

(CN.C.)Late night

spac es

with all our friends, you and me, yeah.

Love these

fac es,

just like how it used street.

to be.

know

And we won’t be go ing (C)home

for so long, for so long.

But I know

that I won’t be on my (C)own,

on my own.

I’m feel ing like (Am)right now

(F)I wish you were here with me.

’Cause (Am)right now

(F)ev ’ry thing is new to me.

You know I can’t (F)fight the feel ing, and ev ’ry night I feel it.

(Am)Right now

(F)I wish you were here with me.

(CN.C.)Late night (Am)Right now

(F)I wish you were here with me.

Right Now by One Direction — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Right Now” by One Direction 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 C at 112 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Right Now" 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 "Right Now"?: 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 "Right Now" use?: Just 3 chords: Am, C, F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other One Direction songs work for kids?: Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.