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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "It Had Better Be Tonight" by Michael Buble in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "It Had Better Be Tonight" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "It Had Better Be Tonight" with hands-separate practice in D at 140 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "It Had Better Be Tonight"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "It Had Better Be Tonight" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "It Had Better Be Tonight"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "It Had Better Be Tonight" is in the key of D at 140 BPM.