Good Night

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(Gmaj7)Dream sweet (Am)dreams for (Gmaj7)me,

(G)dream sweet (C)dreams for (G)you.

(G)Now it's (Bm7)time to (Am7)say good (Cmaj7)night;

(Bm7)Good

(Am7)night,

(C)sleep

(D7)tight.

(G)Now the (Bm7)sun turns (Am7)out his (Cmaj7)light;

(Bm7)Good

(Am7)night,

(C)sleep

(D7)tight.

(Gmaj7)Dream sweet (Am)dreams for (Gmaj7)me.

(G)Dream sweet (C)dreams for (G)you.

(G)Close your (Bm7)eyes and (Am7)I'll close (Cmaj7)mine.

(Bm7)Good

(Am7)night,

(C6)sleep

(D)tight.

(G)Now the (Bm7)moon be (Am7)gins to (Cmaj7)shine,

(Bm7)Good

(Am7)night,

(C6)sleep

(D)tight.

(Gmaj7)Dream sweet (Am)dreams for (Gmaj7)me,

(G)dream sweet (C)dreams for (C)you.

(G)Mm

(A)mm

(G7)mm

Good (D7)night, Good night, ev 'ry (Bm7)bod y,

(Am)Ev 'ry bod y, ev 'ry where,

good (G)night.

Good Night β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Good Night" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 80 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a gorgeous way to expand your chord vocabulary β€” thirteen chords in one gentle ballad means your hands will quietly absorb shapes like Gmaj7, Am7, Cmaj7, and C6 without the pressure of a fast tempo.

Your left hand plays an octave bass pattern, so focus first on landing those octaves cleanly and in rhythm before adding the right hand.

The trickiest moments are the shifts between closely related chords β€” G to Gmaj7 to G7, or Am to Am7 β€” where only one note changes; isolate those transitions and move slowly until your fingers feel the smallest possible movement.

Watch the Dm chord when it appears: it's borrowed from outside the key and can catch you off guard if you're on autopilot.

Practice hands-separate at around 60 BPM first, then bring them together.

At 80 BPM and this mood, evenness matters more than speed β€” this is the piece that'll make extended and major-seventh chords feel like home.

About β€œGood Night”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Good Night"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Good Night" by The Beatles played in?
Good Night is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Good Night"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Good Night" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Good Night"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Good Night"?
"Good Night" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Good Night"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, C6, Cmaj7, D, +5 more.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Good Night". Key of G, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.