Tonight's The Night

by Janet Jackson
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Lyrics

Stay a way from my (Fmaj7)win dow;

stay a way from my (Fmaj7)back door, too.

Dis con nect the (Fmaj7)tel e phone line;

re lax, ba by, and (Fmaj7)draw that blind.

Kick off your shoes and (Fmaj7)sit right down

and loos en up that (Fmaj7)pret ty French de gown.

Let me pour fool you a (Fmaj7)good long drink;

ooh, ba by, don’t you (Fmaj7)hes i tate.

’Cause

to night’s the night;

it’s gon na be al (Am)right.

’Cause I (Dm)love you, girl; ain’t no (F)bod y gon na stop us now.

Come on, an gel, my (Fmaj7)heart’s on fire;

just don’t de ny your (Fmaj7)man’s tions run de sire.

You’d be a fool is to (Fmaj7)stop this tide;

spread your and let me (Fmaj7)come in side.

’Cause

to night’s the night;

it’s gon na be al (Am)right.

’Cause I (Dm)love you, girl; ain’t no (F)bod y gon na stop us now.

Tonight's The Night — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Tonight's The Night" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 90 BPM.

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

About “Tonight's The Night”

Why does "Tonight's The Night" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Tonight's The Night".
What key is "Tonight's The Night" by Janet Jackson played in?
Tonight's The Night 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 "Tonight's The Night"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tonight's The Night" 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's The Night"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tonight's The Night"?
"Tonight's The Night" was originally performed by Janet Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tonight's The Night"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, F, Fmaj7, G, G7.
What other songs by Janet Jackson can I play here?
Try "LET'S WAIT AWHILE", "TOGETHER AGAIN", "ANY TIME, ANY PLACE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Tonight's The Night"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Tonight's The Night".
Can I see all the notes in "Tonight's The Night"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM.