A Kiss Goodnight

by Richard Sherman
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Lyrics

To the (C)land of i mag i (Ab7)na tion there’s a (C)won drous mag i cal (Ab7)door.

No one (C)knows where the door is (Am)hid den, yet we’ve (D7)all been there be (Gsus)fore.

(G7)For with (C)in ev ’ry heart lies a (E)se cret that re (F6)veals the mys ter (Gbdim)y,

and the (C)se cret is this: just a (Adim)gen tle kiss is the (Gsus)key.

A (Ebdim)kiss good (Dm)night

is the (Dm)door way to (B7)dream (C)land;

a (D#dim)kiss good (Dm)night

is where mem ’ries be (C)gin.

Just close your (E)eyes,

and you’ll see where your (Am)fan ta sies dwell;

to your sur (D7)prise,

what a fab u lous (Fm)tale

they (G7)tell.

A (D#dim)kiss good (Dm7)night

is the start of a (B7)jour (Em)ney

to (D#dim)deep in your (Dm7sus)heart,

where your mem o ries (Am)shine.

All the (F)joy

and the won der you (C)feel on your mag i cal (A7)flight

be (Dm)gins

with a (Fm)kiss (G7)good (C)night.

A (Ebdim)kiss good (Dm)night

is the (Dm)door way to (B7)dream (C)land;

a (D#dim)kiss good (Dm)night

is where mem ’ries be (C)gin.

Just close your (E)eyes,

and you’ll see where your (Am)fan ta sies dwell;

to your sur (D7)prise,

what a fab u lous (Fm)tale

they (G7)tell.

A (D#dim)kiss good (Dm7)night

is the start of a (B7)jour (Em)ney

to (D#dim)deep in your (Dm7sus)heart,

where your mem o ries (Am)shine.

All the (F)joy

and the won der you (C)feel on your mag i cal (A7)flight

be (Dm)gins

with a (Fm)kiss (G7)good (C)night.

A (Ebdim)kiss good (Fm)kiss (G7)good (C)night.

A Kiss Goodnight — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Kiss Goodnight" by Richard Sherman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Kiss Goodnight”

What key is "A Kiss Goodnight" by Richard Sherman played in?
A Kiss Goodnight is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Kiss Goodnight"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Kiss Goodnight" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Kiss Goodnight"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Kiss Goodnight"?
"A Kiss Goodnight" was originally performed by Richard Sherman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Kiss Goodnight" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Kiss Goodnight" by Richard Sherman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "A Kiss Goodnight" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "A Kiss Goodnight" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.