The Music Of The Night

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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The Music Of The Night

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Andrew Lloyd Webber88 BPM

Lyrics

(D)Night time (A)sharp ens, (A)height ens each sen sa tion, (D)dark ness (A)stirs and (A)wakes i ma gi na tion.

(D)Si lent ly the sen ses a (D)ban don their de fen ces.

(D)Slow ly, (A)gen tly, (A)night un furls it’s splen dour, (D)grasp it, (A)sense it, (D)tre mu lous and ten der.

(D)Turn your face a way from the (D)gar ish light of day.

Turn your (G)thoughts a way from cold, un feel ing (D)light

and (A7)lis ten to the mu sic of the (D)night.

Let your (C)mind start a jour ney through a (F)strange new world; leave all (Bb)thoughts of the world you knew be (E)fore.

Let your (A)soul take you where you want to (D)be!

On ly (C#)then

will you be long to (F#)me.

(D)Float ing, (A)fall ing, (A)sweet in tox i ca tion.

(D)Touch me, (A)trust me, (A)sa vour each sen sa tion.

(D)Let the dream be gin, let your (D)dark er side give in to the (G)pow er of the mu sic that I (D)write,

the (A7)pow er of the mu sic of the (G)night.

The Music Of The Night by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Music Of The Night” by Andrew Lloyd Webber 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 60 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 "The Music Of 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 "The Music Of 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.