Save Tonight

by Eagle Eye Cherry

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Lyrics

Go on and (Am)close

the (C)cur tains, re, ’cause all we (Am)need

is can dle light.

You and (Am)row me,

and a (C)bot tle of wine, re, gon na hold (Am)you to night, ah, yeah.

Well, we (F)know y I’m (C)go ing a way, and how I (Am)wish,

I wish it weren’t so.

So take this (F)wine, you know I’ve got to and (C)drink with me.

(Am)Let’s de lay our (F)mis er y.

(G)Save to (Am)night,

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night,

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

There’s a (Am)log

on (C)the fi re, ’cause and it (Am)burns

like me for you.

To mor (Am)row comes

with a (C)one de of si re, to na take (Am)me a way, it’s true.

It ain’t (F)eas y to (C)say ing good bye.

and Dar lin’, (Am)please

don’t start it to cry.

So take ’Cause, (F)girl, you know I’ve got to go.

(C)drink with me.

(Am)Lord, I wish it (F)was n’t so.

(G)Save to (Am)night,

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night,

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

There’s a (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

To (Am)mor row comes to (C)take me a (G)way.

I wish that (F)I, that (C)I could stay.

(Am)Girl, you know I’ve (F)got to go,

oh.

(Am)Lord, I wish it (F)was n’t so.

(G)Save to (Am)night,

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night,

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to (Am)night,

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night,

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

To (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

To (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

(G)Save to (Am)night.

(G)Save to (Am)night.

(G)Save to (Am)night.

Save Tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Save Tonight” by Eagle Eye Cherry 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 120 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 "Save Tonight" 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 "Save Tonight"?
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 "Save Tonight" use?
Just 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.