Can a complete beginner play "This Is The Night"?

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. "This Is The Night" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "This Is The Night"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "This Is The Night" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

This Is The Night — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "This Is The Night" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

When the (C#m7)world was n’t up side down, I could (C#m7)take all the time I had. But I’m (C#m7)not gon na wait when a mo ment can van ish so fast. ’Cause (G#m7)ev ’ry kiss is a kiss you can nev er get back. Lift me (E)up (A)in your eyes. If you (E)told me that is what Heav en is, well, you’d be right. I’ve been (C#m7)wait ing for ev er for this, (A)this is the (E)night. When the (C#m7)an swer to all my dreams is as (C#m7)close as a touch a way, (G#m7)why am I here hold in’ back what I’m try ing to say? Lift me (E)up (A)in your eyes. If you (E)told me that is what Heav en is, well, you’d be right. Hold me (E)close (A)to your heart. I would (E)go with you to the ends of the earth, and we’ll fly. (B)I’ve been (C#m7)wait ing for ev er for this, (A)this is the (E)night. (C#m)This is the night where we cap ture for ev er and all our to mor rows be gin. (C#m)Af ter to night we will nev er be lone ly a gain. Lift me (E)up (A)in your eyes. If you (E)told me that is what Heav en is, well, you’d be right. (C#)Hold me (F#)close (B)to your heart. I would (F#)go with you to the ends of the earth, and we’ll fly. I’ve been (D#m)wait ing for ev er for this, (C#)this is the (F#)night.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Clay Aiken

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How to Play "This Is The Night" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.