Work, For The Night Is Coming

by Annie L. Coghill

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Lyrics

(F)Work, for the night is (Bb)com (F)ing,

work through the morn (C)ing (F)hours.

Work while the dew is (Bb)spar (F)kling, work (Bb6)’mid (F)spring (C7)ing (F)flowers.

(C)Work when the day grows bright er,

(F)work in the glow (G7)ing (C)sun.

(F)Work, for the night is (Bb)com

(F)ing, when (Bb6)man’s (F)work (C7)is (F)done.

(F)Work, for the night is (Bb)com

(F)ing, work through the sun (C)ny (F)noon.

Fill bright est hours with (Bb)la

(F)bor; rest (Bb6)comes (F)sure (C7)and (F)soon.

(C)Give ev ’ry fly ing min

ute

(F)some thing to keep (G7)in (C)store.

(F)Work, for the night is (Bb)com

(F)ing,

(F)when (Bb6)man (F)works (C7)no (F)more.

(F)o’er.

Work, For The Night Is Coming by Annie L. Coghill — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Work, For The Night Is Coming” by Annie L. Coghill 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 Bb at 100 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 "Work, For The Night Is Coming" 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 "Work, For The Night Is Coming"?
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.