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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Night Before" by The Beatles in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "The Night Before" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Night Before" with hands-separate practice in D at 160 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Night Before"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Night Before" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Night Before"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Night Before" is in the key of D at 160 BPM.