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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Way You Look Tonight" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "The Way You Look Tonight" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Way You Look Tonight" is in C.
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.
Does "The Way You Look Tonight" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Way You Look Tonight" is in the key of C at 152 BPM.
What chords are in "The Way You Look Tonight"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.