Nightingale

by Demi Lovato
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Lyrics

I can’t (A5)sleep to night,

wide a (Amaj7)wake and so con fused.

Need Ev ’ry (A7)thing’s in line,

but I am bruised.

I need a (A5)voice to ech o,

I need a (Amaj7)light to take me home.

I kind of (A7)need a he ro,

is it you?

I nev er see the (F#m)for est for the trees, I could real ly (A)use your mel o dy.

Ba by, I’m a (Dsus2)lit tle blind, I think it’s time for (D6)you to find me.

(D)Can (E)you (F#m)be my (D)night in gale?

(D)Sing (E)to (F#m)me, I (D)know you’re there.

(D)You could be my (F#m)sa ni ty,

(D)bring me peace, sing (F#m)me to sleep.

(D)Say (E)you’ll (F#m)be my (D)night in gale.

Some bod y (A5)speak to me,

wide ’cause (Amaj7)I’m feel ing like hell.

Need you to (A7)an swer me,

I’m o ver whelmed.

I need a (A5)voice to ech o,

I need a (Amaj7)light to take me home.

I need a (A7)star to fol low,

I don’t know.

I nev er see the (F#m)for est for the trees, I could real ly (A)use your mel o dy.

Ba by, I’m a (Dsus2)lit tle blind, I think it’s time for (D6)you to find me.

(D)Can (E)you (F#m)be my (D)night in gale?

(D)Sing (E)to (F#m)me, I (D)know you’re there.

(D)You could be my (F#m)sa ni ty,

(D)bring me peace, sing (F#m)me to sleep.

(D)Say (E)you’ll (F#m)be my (D)night in gale.

Some bod y (D)night in gale.

I don’t know what I’d (D)do with out you, your words are like a (D)whis per come through.

As long as you are (D)with me here to night,

I’m good.

(D)Can (E)you (F#m)be

my (D)night in gale?

Still, (E)so (F#m)close,

I (Esus)know you’re there.

(D)Oh,

(D)night in gale.

You (D)sing (E)to (F#m)me,

I (Esus)know you’re there.

’Cause (D)ba by, you’re my (F#m)san i ty, you (D)bring me sleep, sing (F#m)me to sleep.

(D)Say (E)you’ll (F#m)be

my (Esus)night in gale,

oh.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Nightingale — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Nightingale" by Demi Lovato in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 71 BPM.

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

About “Nightingale”

Can I learn "Nightingale" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — 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 "Nightingale" with hands-separate practice in A at 71 BPM.
What key is "Nightingale" by Demi Lovato played in?
Nightingale 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 "Nightingale"?
The arrangement plays at 71 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nightingale" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Nightingale"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Nightingale"?
"Nightingale" was originally performed by Demi Lovato. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Nightingale"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A7, Amaj7, Apow, D, D6, Dsus2, E, +2 more.
What other songs by Demi Lovato can I play here?
Try "LA LA LAND", "DIFFERENT SUMMERS", "NEON LIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Nightingale"?
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 "Nightingale" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Nightingale"?
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. "Nightingale" is in the key of A at 71 BPM.