What key is "Nightshift" in?

"Nightshift" by The Commodores is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Nightshift" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Nightshift" 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 "Nightshift"?

This arrangement of "Nightshift" uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj9, D, Em, Em7, G, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Nightshift" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by The Commodores can I play here?

Try "BRICK HOUSE", "EASY", "SAIL ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Mar vin,

he was a (D)friend of mine.

And he could (C)sing a song, day

his heart in (D)ev ’ry line.

(G)Mar vin

sang of the (D)joy and pain.

He o pened (C)up our minds,

and I still can (D)hear him say:

high er and high er.

(Em)talk to me

so (Am7)you can see

what’s (Am7)go in’ on.

side.

(Em)Say you will

(Am7)sing your songs for (Cmaj9)ev er more (ev er more).

Gon na be some (G)sweet sounds

(Em)com in’ down

(C)on the (Am)night shift.

I bet you’re (C)sing in’ proud,

oh, I bet you (G)pull a crowd.

Gon na be a (G)long night, it’s gon na be (Em)al right

(C)on the (Am)night shift.

You found an (C)oth er home, I know you’re (D)not a lone

on the (G)night shift.

Oh,

you found an (C)oth er home, I know you’re (D)not a lone

on the (G)night shift.

(G)Jack ie,

hey, what cha (D)do in’ now?

It seems like (C)yes a ter day

when we were (D)work in’ out.

(G)Jack ie,

you set the (D)world on fire.

You came and (C)gift ed us;

and your love, it (D)lift ed us

high er and high er.

(Em)Keep it up

and (Am7)we’ll be there what’s (Am7)at in’ your side.

(Em)Say you will

(Am7)sing your songs for (Cmaj9)ev er more (ev er more).

Gon na be some (G)sweet sounds

(Em)com in’ down

(C)on the (Am)night shift.

I bet you’re (C)sing in’ proud,

oh, I bet you (G)pull a crowd.

Gon na be a (G)long night, it’s gon na be (Em)al right

(C)on the (Am)night shift.

You found an (C)oth er home, I know you’re (D)not a lone

on the (G)night shift.

Oh,

you found an (C)oth er home, I know you’re (D)not a lone

on the (G)night shift.

(Em)night shift.

Gon na be some (G)night shift.

Nightshift by The Commodores

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Nightshift”

What key is "Nightshift" in?: "Nightshift" by The Commodores is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Nightshift" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Nightshift" 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 "Nightshift"?: This arrangement of "Nightshift" uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj9, D, Em, Em7, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Nightshift" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Commodores can I play here?: Try "BRICK HOUSE", "EASY", "SAIL ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.