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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Night Before" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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€

Can I play "The Night Before" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) 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 "The Night Before" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "The Night Before"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "The Night Before" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Night Before"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Night Before" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.