A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

by The Manhattan Transfer
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That (F)cer tain (Dm7)night, the (Am)night we (F7)met, there was (Gdim7)mag ic a broad in the (Dm)air.

(Eb7)There were (Am7)an gels (Gm7)din ing (Eb9)at the Ritz, and a (F)night in gale (Dm9)sang in (Gm7)Ber

(C7)k’ley

(F)Square.

I (F)may be (Dm)right, I (F7)may be wrong, but I’m (A7)per fect ly will ing to (C)swear

that (Am7)when you (Gm7)turn’d and (Eb9)smiled at me, and a (F)night in gale (Dm)sang in (Gm7)Ber

(C7)k’ley

(F)Square.

The moon that (F#m)lin gered o ver (Bm7)Lon don (E7)town, poor (A)puz zled (Cdim7)moon, he (Bm7)wore a (Bb)frown.

How could he (F#m)know we two were (Bm7)so in (E7)love?

The (A)whole darn (F#dim7)world seemed (C7)up side down.

The (F)streets of (Dm7)town were (Am)paved with (F7)stars, it was (Gdim7)such a ro man tic af (Dm)fair,

(Eb7)and (Am)as we (Gm7)kissed and (Eb9)said “good night,” a (F)night in gale (Dm)sang in (Gm7)Ber

(C7)k’ley

(F)Square.

How (F)strange it (Dm7)was, how (Am)sweet and (F7)strange, there was (Gdim7)ne ver a dream to com (Dm)pare

(Eb7)With that (Am7)ha zy, (Gm7)cra zy (Eb9)night we met, when a (F)night in gale (Dm9)sang in (Gm7)Ber

(C7)k’ley

(F)Square.

This (F)heart of (Dm)mine beat (F7)loud and fast, like a (A7)mer ry go round in a (C)fair,

for (Am7)we were (Gm7)danc ing (Eb9)cheek to cheek, and a (F)night in gale (Dm)sang in (Gm7)Ber

(C7)k’ley

(F)Square.

When dawn came (F#m)steal ing up all (Bm7)gold and (E7)blue, to (A)in ter (Cdim7)rupt our (Bm7)re dez (Bb)vous,

I still re (F#m)mem ber how you (Bm7)smiled and (E7)said, “Was (A)that a (F#dim7)dream or (C7)was it true?” Our (F)home ward (Dm7)step was (Am)just as (F7)light as the (Gdim7)tap danc ing feet of As (Dm)taire,

(Eb7)and (Am)like an (Gm7)e cho (Eb9)far a way a (F)night in gale (Dm)sang in (Gm7)Ber

(C7)k’ley

(F)Square.

How (F)Square.

I know ’cause (C7)I was (Eb)there

that night in (C7)Ber k’ley (Db)Square.

A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square — Piano Lead Sheet

"A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

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

About “A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

Where are the chord symbols for "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" is in Bb.
What key is "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" by The Manhattan Transfer played in?
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" 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 Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square"?
"A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" was originally performed by The Manhattan Transfer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Manhattan Transfer can I play here?
Try "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square", "Let's Hang On", "Tuxedo Junction". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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