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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "The Way You Look Tonight" by Jerome Kern as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 72 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Way You Look Tonight" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 "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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Way You Look 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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