Tonight, I Celebrate My Love

by Roberta Flack

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Lyrics

To (Eb)night

I cel e brate my (Ab)love for (Bb)you;

it (Eb)seems

the nat u ral you (Ab)thing to (Bb)do.

To (Cm7)night

our no one’s gon na (Ab)find us, we’ll leave the world be (Gm7)hind us,

when I make (Fm7)love to you.

To (Eb)night

I cel e brate my (Ab)love for (Bb)you;

and (Eb)hope

that deep in side you (Ab)feel it (Bb)too.

To (Cm7)night

our spir its will be (Ab)climb ing a sky lit up with (Gm7)dia monds

when I make (Fm7)love to you.

To (Abmaj7)love to you

to (Eb)night.

To (Abmaj7)night

I cel e brate my (Gm7)love for you

and the (Abmaj7)mid night sun

is gon na come (Gm7)shin ing through.

To (Abmaj7)night

there’ll be no dis tance be (Gm7)tween us.

What I want (Abmaj7)most to do

is to get (Abm)close to you

to (Eb)night.

To (Eb)night

I cel e brate my (Ab)love for (Bb)you,

to (Eb)night.

Tonight, I Celebrate My Love by Roberta Flack — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” by Roberta Flack 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 Ab at 80 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 "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" 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 "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love"?
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 "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" use?
Just 11 chords: Ab, Abm, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm7, Cm9, Db, Eb, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Roberta Flack songs work for kids?
Try "THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU", "Killing Me Softly With His Song", "FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.