Tonight, Tonight, Tonight

by Genesis

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Lyrics

I’m com ing down, com ing down like a mon key,

but it’s al right.

Like a load on your back that you can’t see,

ooh, but it’s al

(D5)right.

Try to shake it loose, cut it free, just let it go,

just get it a way from me.

(D)Oh,

whoa.

’Cause to night, to night, to night, oh,

well, may I’m gon na make it (F)right.

To night, to night, to night,

oh.

I’m go ing down, go ing down like a mon key,

ooh, but it’s al right.

Try to pick your self up and car ry that weight that you can’t see.

Well, don’t you know it’s al right.

It’s like a hel ter skel ter, go ing down and down, ’round and (C)’round,

but just get it a way from me.

(D)Oh,

whoa.

Be cause to night, to night, to night,

oh,

we’re gon na make it (F)right.

To night, to night, to night,

oh.

I got some mon ey in my (C)pock et a bout read y to burn.

I don’t re mem ber where I (C)got it.

I got ta get it to you.

So please an swer the phone

’cause I keep (Gm7)call ing but you’re nev er home.

What am I gon na do?

To night, to night, to night,

oh,

I’m gon na make it (F)right.

To night, to night, to night,

oh.

Well, you keep (Am)tell ing me I got ev ’ry thing.

You say I got (C)ev ’ry thing I want.

And you keep (Am)tell ing me you’re gon na (F)help me.

You’re gon na (C)help me,

but you don’t.

But (Bb)now (Am)I’m (F)in (Dm)too deep.

You see it’s got me so (Am)that I (F)just (Dm)can’t (Bb)sleep.

Ooh, get me (Am)out of here.

Please, get me (Am)out of here.

Just help me, I’ll do (Am)an y thing,

an y thing,

if you’ll just (Am)help

get me out of (Dsus)here.

Please, get me (Am)out of here.

Just some one get me (Am)out of here.

Just help me, I’ll do (Am)an y thing, oh, an y thing

if you’ll just (Am)help

get me out of (F)here.

To night, oh,

I’m gon na make it (F)right.

To night, to night, to night, oh.

Yes, to night, to night, to night, oh,

oh, yes, I’m gon na make it (F)right.

To night, to night, to night, oh.

To night, to night, to night, oh.

To night, to night, to night, oh.

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight by Genesis — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight by Genesis 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 100 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, Tonight, Tonight" 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, Tonight, Tonight"?
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.