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(Bm7)I (C#m7)wan na (F#m7)love you
o ver and (E7sus)o ver a gain.
I wan na (F#m7)see, see what you’re (C#m7)like, (E)like in (Bm7)bed (o ver and (E7sus)o ver).
(C#m7)Hey, hey, (Dmaj7)ba by,
(Bm7)don’t say good (Amaj9)night
when (Esus)you know
it’s time for (Amaj7)love.
(Bm7)Don’t say good (Amaj9)night
when (Esus)you know
I got ta (Amaj7)have your love.
(C#m7)I wan na (F#m7)feel you,
(E)I wan na (Bm7)thrill you, girl.
I want to ca (F#m7)ress you,
ooh, (E)help un (Bm7)dress you, girl.
(Bm7)(Don’t say good (Amaj9)night), oh, when you know
I’ve got ta (Amaj7)have your love.
(C#m7)And oh, (Dmaj7)ba
by,
(Bm7)(don’t say good (Amaj9)night)
when you (Esus)know
I’ve got ta (Amaj7)have your love.
Some peo ple say
that life is for the liv ing,
so let’s live it, ba by.
Most of the peo ple say
that love is for the giv ing,
so let me love you, girl.
And hey,
ba (C#m7)by, (Bm7)(don’t say good (Amaj9)night),
oh, when you know
I got ta (Amaj7)have your love.
(C#m7)And (Dmaj7)hey,
ba by, (Bm7)(don’t say good (Amaj9)night),
oh, when you know I got ta (Amaj7)have your love.
(Bm7)(Don’t say good (Amaj9)night.)
(Bm7)(Don’t say good (Amaj9)night.)
Don't Say Goodnight — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Say Goodnight" by The Isley Brothers: 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 A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Don't Say Goodnight”
- What key is "Don't Say Goodnight" by The Isley Brothers played in?
- Don't Say Goodnight is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Say Goodnight"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Say Goodnight" 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 "Don't Say Goodnight"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Say Goodnight"?
- "Don't Say Goodnight" was originally performed by The Isley Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Say Goodnight"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Amaj7, Amaj9, Bm7, C, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, E, +4 more.
- What other songs by The Isley Brothers can I play here?
- Try "SHOUT", "IT'S YOUR THING", "WORK TO DO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Say Goodnight" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Say Goodnight" by The Isley Brothers. 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 "Don't Say Goodnight" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Don't Say 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.


