It Had Better Be Tonight

by Michael Buble
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Lyrics

Meg lio sta (C#dim)se (Dm)ra, (Edim)ba (Dm)by, (Eb)Go!

(A)go!

(Dm)go!

Or (C#dim)as (Dm)we (Edim)na (Dm)tives (Eb)say,

β€œFa su bi (Dm)to.”

If you’re ev er gon na (Gm)kiss me,

it had bet ter be to (Dm)night,

While the man do lins are (Gm)play ing

(F)and (E7)stars

are (A7)bright.

If you’ve an y thing to (Gm)tell me,

it had bet ter be to (Dm)night;

Or some bod y else may (Gm)tell me,

and (Dm)whis per the (Gm7)words (A)just (Dm)right.

Meg lio sta (C#dim)se (Dm)ra, (Edim)ba (Dm)by, (Eb)Go!

(A)go!

(Dm)go!

Or (C#dim)as (Dm)we (Edim)na (Dm)tives (Eb)say,

β€œFa su bi (Dm)to.”

For this poor A mer i (Gm)ca no,

who knows lit tle of your (Dm)speech,

Be a nice I tal i (Gm)an o,

(F)and (E7)start

to (A7)teach.

Show me how, in old Mil (Gm)an o,

lov ers hold each oth er (Dm)tight;

But I warn you, sweet pai (Gm)san o,

it (Dm)had bet ter (Gm7)be (A)to (Dm)night.

Meg lio sta (C#dim)se (Dm)ra, (Edim)ba (Dm)by, (Eb)Go!

(A)go!

(Dm)go!

Or (C#dim)as (Dm)we (Edim)na (Dm)tives (Eb)sa

quel che sa (Dm)ra.

(Eb)say,

β€œFa su

bi

(Dm)to.”

It Had Better Be Tonight β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"It Had Better Be Tonight" 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 D, 140 BPM.

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

About β€œIt Had Better Be Tonight”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Had Better Be Tonight"?
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 "It Had Better Be Tonight" by Michael Buble played in?
It Had Better Be Tonight 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 "It Had Better Be Tonight"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It Had Better Be Tonight" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "It Had Better Be Tonight"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It Had Better Be Tonight"?
"It Had Better Be Tonight" was originally performed by Michael Buble. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It Had Better Be Tonight"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, A9, Aaug, C#dim, D7, Dm, E7, +6 more.
What other songs by Michael Buble can I play here?
Try "LOST", "IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY", "EVERYTHING". 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 "It Had Better Be Tonight". Key of D, 140 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.