The Music Of The Night (From The Phantom Of The Opera)

· by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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The Music Of The Night (from The Phantom Of The Opera)

Andrew Lloyd Webber80 BPM

The Music Of The Night (from The Phantom Of The Opera)

Andrew Lloyd Webber80 BPM

Lyrics

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

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

(C)Slow

gent

(G)night un furls its splen dor; (C)grasp

sense

(G)trem u lous and 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 cold, un 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

deft

(G)mus ic shall ca ress you.

(C)Hear

it,

(G)se cret ly pos 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 know you can not (C)fight, the (G7)dark ness of the 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 (G7)soul take you where you long to (C)be!

On ly (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 mu sic that I (C)write, the (G7)pow er of the mu sic of the (G)night.

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

(G7)help me make the mu sic of the (C)night.

The Music Of The Night (From The Phantom Of The Opera) by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Music Of The Night (From The Phantom Of The Opera)” 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "The Music Of The Night (From The Phantom Of The Opera)" 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 (From The Phantom Of The Opera)"?: 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 Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.