The Music Of The Night

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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The Music Of The Night

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Andrew Lloyd Webber60 BPM

Lyrics

(G)Night time sharp ens, (C)height ens each sen (G)sa tion; (C)dark ness (G)stirs and (F)wakes i mag i (G)na tion.

(F)Si lent ly the (C)sens es a (F)ban don their de (C)fens es.

(C)Slow ly, (G)gent ly, (C)night un furls its (G)splen dor; (C)grasp it, (G)sense it, (F)trem u lous and (G)ten der.

(F)Turn your face a (C)way from the (F)gar ish light of (C)day, turn your (F)thoughts a way from (Bb)cold, un (F)feel ing (C)light and (F)lis ten to the (G)mu sic of the (C)night.

Close your (Bb)eyes and sur ren der to your (Eb)dark est dreams!

Purge your (Ab)thoughts of the life you knew be (D7)fore!

Close your (G)eyes, let your (G7)spi rit start to (C)soar

and you’ll (B)live as you’ve nev er lived be (E)fore.

(C)Soft ly, (G)deft ly, (C)mus ic shall ca (G)ress you.

(C)Hear it, (G)feel it (F)se cret ly pos (G)sess you.

(F)O pen up your (C)mind, let your (F)fan ta sies un (C)wind in this (F)dark ness which you (Bb)know you (F)can not (C)fight, the (F)dark ness of the (G)mu sic of the (C)night.

Let your (Bb)mind start a jour ney through a (Eb)strange new world; leave all (Ab)thoughts of the world you knew be (D7)fore.

Let your (G)soul take you (G7)where you long to (C)be!

On ly (B)live as you’ve nev er lived be (E)fore.

(B)then can you be long to (E)me.

(C)Float ing, (G)fall ing, (C)sweet in tox i (G)ca tion.

(C)Touch me, (G)trust me, (C)sa vor each sen (G)sa tion.

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

(F)You a lone can (Bb)make my (F)song take (C)flight,

(G)help me make the mu sic of the (C)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 C at 88 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 "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.