Lyrics
(E5)Once up on a young er year when all our shad ows dis ap peared the (D5)an i mals out side came out to (E5)play.
Went face to face with all our fears learned our les sons through the tears, made (D5)mem o ries we knew would nev er (E5)fade.
One day my (C)fa ther, he told me, “Son, don’t (G)let it slip a way.” He (D5)took me in his arms, I heard him (E5)say; “When you get (C)old er your wild heart will (G)live for young er days, (D)think of me if ev er you’re a fraid.” He said, “One (C)day you’ll leave this world be (G)hind so live a (D5)life you will re (E5)mem ber.” My fa ther (C)told me when I was just a (G)child “These are the (Dsus4)nights that nev er die”, (CN.C.)my fa ther told me...
My (D5)fa ther told me.
The Nights — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Nights" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 126 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Nights”
- What key is "The Nights" by Avicii played in?
- The Nights is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Nights"?
- The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Nights" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Nights"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Nights"?
- "The Nights" was originally performed by Avicii. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Nights"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, C#, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, Epow, G.
- What other songs by Avicii can I play here?
- Try "WAKE ME UP!", "Hey Brother", "HEY BROTHER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.