What key is "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" in?

"Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" by James Hudson is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight"?

This arrangement of "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" uses 16 chords: A7, Ab7, Am, Am7, C, Cm, D7, D9, +8 more.

How long does it take to learn "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

Good night, sweet (Em)heart, well, it’s (Am)time to (D7)go.

I hate to (G7)leave you, but I (C)real ly must say,

good (G)night, sweet (Am7)heart, (D7)good (G)night.

Good night, sweet (Em)heart, well, it’s (Am)time to (D7)go.

I hate to (G7)leave you, but I (C)real ly must say,

good (G)night, sweet (Am7)heart, (D7)good (G)night.

(G7)Well, it’s (C)three o’ clock in the (G)morn ing,

(C)ba by, I (G)just can’t (Am7)treat you (G)right.

(G7)Well, I (C)hate to leave you, (Cm)ba by, (G)don’t (F9)mean (E7)may be, be cause I I to love you (D7)so.

Good night, sweet (Em)heart, well, it’s (Am)time to (D7)go.

I hate to (G7)leave you, but I (C)real ly must say,

good (G)night, sweet (Am7)heart, (D7)good (G6)night.

Good night, sweet (Em)heart, well, it’s (Am)time to (D7)go.

I hate to (G7)leave you, but I (C)real ly must say,

good (G)night, sweet (Am7)heart, (D7)good (G)night.

Good night, sweet (Em)heart, well, it’s (Am)time to (D7)go.

I hate to (G7)leave you, but I (C)real ly must say,

good (G)night, sweet (Am7)heart, (D7)good (G)night.

(G7)Now, my (C)moth er clock and my (G)fa ther

(C)might hear if (G)I stay (Am7)here too (G)long.

(G7)One I (C)kiss to and we’ll (Cm)part, and (G)you’ll (F9)be (E7)go ing.

You know I hate to see you (D7)go.

Good night, sweet (Em)heart, well, it’s (Am)time to (D7)go.

I hate to (G7)leave you, but I (C)real ly must say,

good (G)night, sweet (Am7)heart, (D7)good (G6)night.

(G6)night.

Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight by James Hudson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight”

What key is "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" in?: "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" by James Hudson is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight"?: This arrangement of "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" uses 16 chords: A7, Ab7, Am, Am7, C, Cm, D7, D9, +8 more.
How long does it take to learn "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.