Because The Night

by Patti Smith
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(Bm)Take me (G)now, ba by, (A)here as I (Bm)am.

(G)Pull me a close; try and (A)un der stand.

De (G)sire is an hun ger, is the (A)fire I (Bm)breathe.

(G)Love is a ban quet til on (A)which we feed.

(G)Come on (A)now, try and (D)un der (A)stand the (Bm)way I (G)feel when I’m in your (A)hand.

(G)Take my hand; come the un der (A)cov er.

They (C)can’t hurt you now, (Bm)can’t hurt you now, (F#)can’t hurt you now.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)lust.

Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)us.

(Bm)Have I (G)doubt ba by, (A)when I’m a (Bm)lone?

(G)Love is a ring, try the (A)tel e phone.

De (G)Love is an an gel is dis (A)guised as (Bm)lust,

(G)here in our bed un til on (A)morn ing comes.

(G)Come on (A)now, try and (D)un der (A)stand the (Bm)way I (G)feel un der your com (A)mand.

(G)Take my hand as the sun de (A)scends.

er.

They (C)can’t touch you now, (Bm)can’t touch you now, (F#)can’t touch you now.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)lust.

Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)us.

longs (A)to (Bm)us.

With (D)love (A)we sleep; (D)with doubt (A)the vi cious cir cle (Bm)turns (A)and turns.

(D)With out (A)you I can not (Bm)live, (A)for give, (D)the yearn (A)ing, burn ing, I be (G)lieve (D)in time, (G)too real to feel, so (Bm)touch me now,

(D)touch me now,

(G)touch me now.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)lust.

Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)us.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)lust.

Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to lov ers.

(Bm)Be cause (G)the night be longs (A)to (Bm)us.

Because The Night — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Because The Night" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Because The Night

Can I play "Because The Night" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Because The Night" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Because The Night" by Patti Smith played in?
Because The Night is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Because The Night"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Because The Night" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Because The Night"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Because The Night"?
"Because The Night" was originally performed by Patti Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Because The Night"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F#, G.
Can a complete beginner play "Because The Night"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Because The Night" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Because The Night"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Because The Night" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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