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€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Night Before" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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€

Where are the chord symbols for "The Night Before" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Night Before" is in D.
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.
Does "The Night Before" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Night Before" is in the key of D at 160 BPM.
What chords are in "The Night Before"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.