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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Nightshift" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Nightshift"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Nightshift". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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