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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"The Night Before" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Night Before"?
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 โ€” same song, less visual density.
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 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 โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Night Before". Key of D, 160 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 โ€” 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.