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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Nightshift" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Nightshift”
- Why does "Nightshift" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Nightshift".
- What key is "Nightshift" by The Commodores played in?
- Nightshift is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nightshift"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Nightshift" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Nightshift"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Nightshift"?
- "Nightshift" was originally performed by The Commodores. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Nightshift"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cmaj9, D, Em, Em7, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Commodores can I play here?
- Try "BRICK HOUSE", "EASY", "SAIL ON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Nightshift"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Nightshift".
- Can I see all the notes in "Nightshift"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
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