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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"This Night" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “This Night”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "This Night"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "This Night". Key of A, 54 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.