This Night

by Billy Joel
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Did n’t I (F#m)say I was n’t (B7)read y for (E)ro mance?

Did n’t we (F#m)prom ise would we would (E)on ly be could friends?

And so we (Bm7)danced, though it was (F#m)on ly to a slow get dance.

I start ed (Bm7)break ing my prom is es (E)right there and (A)then.

Did n’t I (F#m)swear there would be (E)no ly com with pli ca tions?

Did n’t you (F#m)want some one who’s (B7)seen it all be (E)fore?

Now that you’re (Bm7)here, it’s not the (F#m)same ing sit a u a tion,

sud den ly (Bm7)I don’t re mem ber the (A)rules not an be y more.

(F)This

(C)night

is (F)mine

it’s (F)on (C)ly (Dm7)you (G7)and (C)I.

To (C)mor

row

is a (Am7)long

time a (D7)way;

(Gm7)this

(C7)night can last for (Gm)ev

(F)er.

I’ve been a (F#m)round; some one like (B7)me should know (E)bet ter.

Fall ing in (F#m)love ise would be the (E)worst thing I could do.

Did n’t I (Bm7)say I need ed (F#m)time ly to a for get her?

Are n’t you (Bm7)run ning from some one who’s (E)not o ver (A)you?

How man y (F#m)nights have I been (E)lone ly com with pli out you?

I tell my (F#m)self how much I (B7)real ly don’t be (E)care.

How man y (Bm7)nights have I been (F#m)think ing sit a u bout you,

want ing to (Bm7)hold you, but know ing you (A)would not an be y there?

(F)This

(C)night

you’re (F)mine

it’s (F)on (C)ly (Dm7)you (G7)and (C)I.

I’ll (C)tell

you

to for (Am7)get

yes ter (D7)day;

(Gm7)this

(C7)night we are to (Gm)geth

(F)er.

(Bb)This

(F)night

is (Bb)mine

(F)it’s (Bb)on (F)ly (Gm7)you (C)and (F)I.

To (Cm)mor

row

is such a (Dm7)long

time a (G7)way;

(Cm7)this

(F7)night can last for (Cm)ev

(Bb)er.

To (Cm)mor

row

is such a (Dm7)long

time a (G)way;

(Cm7)this

(F7)night can last for (Cm)ev

(Bb)er.

This Night — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "This Night" 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 A, 54 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “This Night”

Can I play "This Night" 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 "This Night" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "This Night" by Billy Joel played in?
This Night is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Night"?
The arrangement plays at 54 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Night" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "This Night"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Night"?
"This Night" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Night"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, Am7, B7, Bb, Bm7, C, C7, Cm, +11 more.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "This 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 Night" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "This 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 Night" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.