The Night Before

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(D)We said our good (C)byes,

(D)Love was in your (C)eyes.

(Bm)Now to day I (Gm6)find

(Bm)you have changed your mind,

(D)treat me like you did the night be fore.

(D)Were you tell ing (C)lies?

(D)Was I so un (C)wise?

(Bm)When I held you (Gm6)near

(Bm)you were so sin cere,

(D)treat me like you did the night be fore.

(Am7)Last night is the night I will re mem ber you by;

(Bm7)When I think of things we did it (A7)makes me want to cry.

(D)We said our good (C)byes

(D)love was in your (C)eyes.

(Bm)Now to day I (Gm6)find

(Bm)you have changed your mind,

(D)treat me like you did the night be fore.

Like the night be fore.

The Night Before โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Night Before" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œThe Night Beforeโ€

Why does "The Night Before" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” 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 "The Night Before".
What key is "The Night Before" by The Beatles played in?
The Night Before is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Night Before"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Night Before" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Night Before"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Night Before"?
"The Night Before" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Night Before"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, D7, E7, +5 more.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Night Before"?
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 โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Night Before".
Can I see all the notes in "The Night Before"?
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 D at 160 BPM.