Save Tonight

by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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(Am)Do do do do

(C)do do do do.

(Am)Do do do do

(C)do do do do.

Go on and (Am)close

the (C)cur tains ’cos all we need is can (C)dle light, you and me

and a (C)bott le of wine.

Gon na hold (Am)you to night.

Well, we (Am)know

I’m (C)go ing a way and how I wish, I wish it weren’t so.

So take this wine

and (C)drink with me,

(Am)let’s de lay our (F)mis er y.

(G)Save to (Am)night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

There’s a (Am)log

on the (C)fi re

and it burns like me (C)for you.

To mor row comes with one de (C)si re

to (Am)take me a way, it’s (C)true.

It ain’t ea sy to (C)say good bye, dar ling, please

don’t to cry ’cos you know I’ve (F)got to go,

oh, and (Am)Lord I wish it (F)was n’t so.

(G)Save to (Am)night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

There’s a (C)- row I’ll be (G)gone.

To mor row comes to (C)take me a way.

I wish that (F)I, that (C)I could stay.

(Am)Girl, you know I’ve (F)got to go,

oh,

(Am)Lord I wish it (F)was n’t so

(G)Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to night

and (C)fight the break of (G)dawn.

Come to mor row, to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

Save to (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

To (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

To (C)mor row I’ll be (G)gone.

(G)Save to (Am)night.

(G)Save to (Am)night.

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Save Tonight — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Save Tonight" by Eagle-Eye Cherry as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 118 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Save Tonight

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Save Tonight" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Save Tonight" by Eagle-Eye Cherry in?
The backing track is in C at 118 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Save Tonight" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Save Tonight"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Save Tonight", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Save Tonight" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Save Tonight"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Save Tonight"?
"Save Tonight" was originally performed by Eagle-Eye Cherry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Save Tonight" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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