The Way You Look Tonight

by Jerome Kern
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Lyrics

(C)Some

(Am)day

(Dm)when I’m aw f’ly (G7)low,

(C)when the world is (C#dim7)cold,

(Dm7)I will feel a (G7)glow just think ing (Gm7)of

(C7)you

(F6)and the way you (G7)look to night.

Oh, but you’re (C)love

(Am)ly,

(Dm)with your smile so (G7)warm

(C)and your cheek so (C#dim7)soft.

(Dm7)There is noth ing (G7)for me but to (Gm7)love

(C7)you

(F6)just the way you (G7)look to night.

Oh, but you’re

(Eb)With each (Edim)word your (Bb7)ten der ness grows,

(Eb)tear ing my fear a (Fm7)part.

(Eb)And that (Edim7)laugh that (Fm7)wrin kles your (Bb7)nose

(Eb)touch es my (F#dim)fool ish (Dm7)heart.

(C)Love

(Am)ly,

(Dm)nev er, nev er (G7)change,

(C)keep that breath less (C#dim7)charm.

(Dm7)Won’t you please ar (G7)range it, ’cause I (Gm7)love

(C7)you,

(F6)just the way you (G7)look to night.

Mm

mm

mm

mm.

(Dm)Just the way you (G7)look to (C)night.

The Way You Look Tonight — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Way You Look Tonight" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 152 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Way You Look Tonight”

Can I play "The Way You Look Tonight" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Way You Look Tonight" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Way You Look Tonight" by Jerome Kern played in?
The Way You Look Tonight is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Way You Look Tonight"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Way You Look Tonight" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Way You Look Tonight"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Way You Look Tonight"?
"The Way You Look Tonight" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?
Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Way You Look Tonight"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Way You Look Tonight" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Way You Look Tonight"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Way You Look Tonight" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.