Tonight (Best You Ever Had)

by John Legend
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Lyrics

Ah.

Al (Bb)right.

Ain’t this what you came for?

Don’t you wish you came more?

Girl, what you play ing for?

Ah,

come on.

Come on, let me kiss that,

ooh, I know you miss that.

What’s wrong?

Let me fix that, twist that.

Ba by, (Gm)to night’s the night I (Eb)let you know.

Ba by, (Bb)to night’s the night we (F)lose con trol.

Ba by, (Gm)to night you need that, (Eb)to night, be lieve that.

(Bb)To night, I’ll be the (F)best you (F)ev er had.

I don’t want to (Eb)brag,

but I’ll be

the (F)best you (F)ev er had.

I don’t want to (Eb)brag,

but I’ll be

the (F)best you (F)ev er had.

I hit you with the best stroke,

free style, then the breast stroke.

’Til you blow ing cig a rette smoke,

and now the bed’s broke.

So what we gon na do now?

**** it, round two now.

Work it out, then we cool down, cool down.

Ba by, (F)best you (F)ev er had.

Tonight (Best You Ever Had) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" 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 G, 86 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)"?
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 "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" by John Legend played in?
Tonight (Best You Ever Had) is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)"?
The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" 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 "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)"?
"Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". 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 "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)". Key of G, 86 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.