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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Way You Look Tonight" by Jerome Kern: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Way You Look Tonight" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Way You Look Tonight" by Jerome Kern. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Way You Look Tonight" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Way You Look Tonight" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.