The Night Is Young

by Billy Rose

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Lyrics

The (C6)night is (Cmaj9)young and (C6)you’re so (Cmaj7)beau ti ful, here a (C6)mong the (Cmaj9)shad ows.

(Am7)Beau ti ful (Dm7)la (G7)dy,

(G11)o pen your (C6)heart.

(G)The (C6)scene is (Cmaj9)set, the (C6)breez es (Cmaj7)sing of it.

Can’t you (C6)get in (Cmaj9)to the (Am7)swing of it, (Dm7)la (G7)dy?

(G11)When do we (C)start?

When the la dy is (G)kiss a ble,

and the eve ning is (Cmaj7)cool.

An y dream is per (D9)miss i ble

in the heart of a (G11)fool.

(G)The (C6)moon is (Cmaj9)high and (C6)you’re so (Cmaj7)glam or ous.

And if (C6)I seem (Cmaj7)o ver (Am7)am or ous, (Dm7)la (G7)dy,

(G)what (F)can (E7)I (Am)do?

(D)The (C6)night is (Cmaj9)young and (G7)I’m in love with (C6)you.

The Night Is Young by Billy Rose — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Night Is Young” by Billy Rose 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 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 Night Is Young" 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 Night Is Young"?
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.