Some Nights (Intro)

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There are (C)some nights I hold on to ev ’ry note I ev er wrote.

(Dm)Some nights I say, “fuck it all,” stare at the cal en dar.

(Em)Wait ing for ca tas tro phies, i mag in in’ they’d scare me in to (F)chang in’ what ev er it is I am chang in’ in (G)to.

’Cause there are (C)some nights (G)I (C)hold you close, (C)push ing you to (C)hold me.

Or, (Dm)begg ing you to (Dm)lock me up.

(Dm)Nev er let (A)me (Dm)see the world.

Some (Em)nights I live in hor ror of the peo ple on the ra di o.

(F)Tea par (C)ties and (F)Twit ter, I (F)nev er been (C)so (F)bit ter.

And (C)you,

why you wan na (Dm)stay?

Oh my God, have you lis ten’d to me late ly?

Late ly I been go in’ (G7)cra

zy.

And (C)you,

why you wan na (Dm)stay?

Oh my God, have you lis ten’d to me late ly?

Late ly I been fuck ing (G7)cra

zy.

And (G7)zy.

There are (C)some nights I wait

for some one to save us but I (Dm)nev er look in ward, try not to look up ward.

And (Em)some nights I pray

a sign is gon na come to me but (Am)you

(G)should n’t (F)leave.

I’m just try in’ to get some (CN.C.)sleep

(G)some

(C)nights.

Some Nights (Intro) — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Some Nights (Intro)" by fun. in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Some Nights (Intro)

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Some Nights (Intro)"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Some Nights (Intro)" by fun. played in?
Some Nights (Intro) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Some Nights (Intro)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Some Nights (Intro)" 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 "Some Nights (Intro)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Some Nights (Intro)"?
"Some Nights (Intro)" was originally performed by fun.. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Some Nights (Intro)"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G, G6, +1 more.
What other songs by fun. can I play here?
Try "ALL ALONE", "SOME NIGHTS", "CARRY ON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Some Nights (Intro)" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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