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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Tonight's The 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tonight's The 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 "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 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's The Night". Key of C, 90 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.