(Eb5)Once up on a young er year when all our sha dows dis ap peared the (Db5)an i mals out side came out to (Eb5)play.
Went face to face with all our fears shores learned our les sons through the tears, made (Db5)me mo ries we knew would ne ver (Eb5)fade.
One day my (Cb)fa ther, he told me, “Son, don’t (Gb)let it slip a way.” He (Dbno3)took me in his arms, I heard him (Eb5)say: “When you get (Cb)old er your wild heart will (Gb)live for young er days (Dbsus4)think of me if ev er you’re a fraid.” He said, “One (Cb)day you’ll leave this world be (Gb)hind so live a (Db5)life you will re (Ebm)mem ber” my fa ther (Cb)told me when I was just a (Gb)child “These are the (Dbsus4)nights that ne ver die”, (CN.C.)my fa ther told me...
(Hey!, hey!)
(Hey!, (Db5)hey!)
(Hey!, hey!)
(Hey!, (Db5)hey!)
(Hey!, hey!)
(Hey!, hey!) When (Eb5)thun der clouds start pour ing down when light a fire they can’t put out, the (Db5)carve your name in to those shin in’ (Eb5)stars.
He said, “Go ven ture far beyond these shores don’t for sake this life of yours.
I’ll (Db5)guide you home no mat ter where you (Eb5)are.” One day my (Cb)fa ther, he told me, “Son, don’t (Gb)let it slip a way.” When (Dbno3)I was just a kid I heard him (Eb5)say: “When you get (Cb)old er your wild heart will (Gb)live for young er days (Dbsus4)think of me if ev er you’re a fraid.” He said, “One (Cb)day you’ll leave this world be (Gb)hind so live a (Db5)life you will re (Ebm)mem ber” my fa ther (Cb)told me when I was just a (Gb)child “These are the (Dbsus4)nights that ne ver die”, (CN.C.)my fa ther told me...
(Hey!, hey!)
(Hey!, (Db5)hey!)
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(Hey!, (Db5)hey!)
“These are the nights that ne ver die”, my fa ther told me...
(Hey!, hey!)
(Hey!, (Db5)hey!) Whoa
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My (Db5)fa ther told me.
The Nights — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Nights" by Avicii. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Cb, 126 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Cb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Nights”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Nights" by Avicii in?
- The backing track is in Cb at 126 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Nights" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Nights"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Nights", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Nights" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Nights"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Nights"?
- "The Nights" was originally performed by Avicii. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Avicii are available?
- Other accompaniments by Avicii: "Addicted To You", "Broken Arrows", "For A Better Day". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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