This Night

by Billy Joel

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Did n’t I (F#m)say I was n’t (B7)read y for (E)ro mance?

Did n’t we (F#m)prom ise would we would (E)on ly be could friends?

And so we (Bm7)danced, though it was (F#m)on ly to a slow get dance.

I start ed (Bm7)break ing my prom is es (E)right there and (A)then.

Did n’t I (F#m)swear there would be (E)no ly com with pli ca tions?

Did n’t you (F#m)want some one who’s (B7)seen it all be (E)fore?

Now that you’re (Bm7)here, it’s not the (F#m)same ing sit a u a tion,

sud den ly (Bm7)I don’t re mem ber the (A)rules not an be y more.

(F)This

(C)night

is (F)mine

it’s (F)on (C)ly (Dm7)you (G7)and (C)I.

To (C)mor

row

is a (Am7)long

time a (D7)way;

(Gm7)this

(C7)night can last for (Gm)ev

(F)er.

I’ve been a (F#m)round; some one like (B7)me should know (E)bet ter.

Fall ing in (F#m)love ise would be the (E)worst thing I could do.

Did n’t I (Bm7)say I need ed (F#m)time ly to a for get her?

Are n’t you (Bm7)run ning from some one who’s (E)not o ver (A)you?

How man y (F#m)nights have I been (E)lone ly com with pli out you?

I tell my (F#m)self how much I (B7)real ly don’t be (E)care.

How man y (Bm7)nights have I been (F#m)think ing sit a u bout you,

want ing to (Bm7)hold you, but know ing you (A)would not an be y there?

(F)This

(C)night

you’re (F)mine

it’s (F)on (C)ly (Dm7)you (G7)and (C)I.

I’ll (C)tell

you

to for (Am7)get

yes ter (D7)day;

(Gm7)this

(C7)night we are to (Gm)geth

(F)er.

(Bb)This

(F)night

is (Bb)mine

(F)it’s (Bb)on (F)ly (Gm7)you (C)and (F)I.

To (Cm)mor

row

is such a (Dm7)long

time a (G7)way;

(Cm7)this

(F7)night can last for (Cm)ev

(Bb)er.

To (Cm)mor

row

is such a (Dm7)long

time a (G)way;

(Cm7)this

(F7)night can last for (Cm)ev

(Bb)er.

This Night by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Night” by Billy Joel 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 A at 54 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 "This 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 "This 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.
How many chords does "This Night" use?
Just 19 chords: A, Am7, B7, Bb, Bm7, C, C7, Cm, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.