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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Nightshift" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Nightshift" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Nightshift" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Nightshift"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Nightshift" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Nightshift"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Nightshift" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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