The Way You Look Tonight

by Jerome Kern
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Lyrics

Some day,

(Am7)when I’m awf ’lly (D9)low,

(Bm7)when the world is (E7)cold,

(Am7)I will feel a (D9)glow just (D9)think ing (F)of

you

(Cmaj7)and the way you (Am7)look to night.

You’re so

love ly,

(Am7)with your smile so (D9)warm

(Bm7)and your cheek so (E7)soft;

(Am7)there is no thing (D9)for me (D9)but to (F)love

You’re so

With each word,

your (Cm7)ten der ness grows,

(Dm7)tear ing my fears

a part;

and that laugh

that (Cm7)wrink les your nose

(Bbmaj9)touch es my (Gm9)fool ish heart.

Yes, you’re love (E7)ly;

(Am7)nev er ev er change,

(Bm7)keep that breath less (E7)charm.

(Am7)Won’t you please ar range it, ’cause I (Dm7(add11))love

(Db9)you

(Cmaj9)just the way you (Am7)look to night.

With each word,

your (Cm7)ten der ness grows,

(Dm7)tear ing my fears

a part;

and (Bb6)that laugh

(G)that (Cm7)wrink les your nose

(Gm7)touch es my (C13)fool ish heart.

Yes, you’re love (E7sus4)ly;

(Am7)nev er ev er change,

(B)keep that breath less (E)charm.

(Am7)Won’t you please ar range it, ’cause I (F)love

(Db9)you

(Cmaj9)just the way you (Am7)look to night,

(Cmaj7)just the (Bm7)way you (Am7)look to night,

(Em7)darl ing;

(Fmaj9)just the way you (D9)look to night.

The Way You Look Tonight — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "The Way You Look Tonight" by Jerome Kern. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 72 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “The Way You Look Tonight

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "The Way You Look Tonight" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "The Way You Look Tonight".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Way You Look Tonight" by Jerome Kern in?
The backing track is in G at 72 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 "The Way You Look 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 "The Way You Look Tonight"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Way You Look Tonight", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Way You Look 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 "The Way You Look 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 "The Way You Look Tonight"?
"The Way You Look Tonight" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Jerome Kern are available?
Other accompaniments by Jerome Kern: "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "The Way You Look Tonight" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "The Way You Look Tonight" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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