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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Tonight's The Night" by Janet Jackson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Tonight's The Night" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Tonight's The Night" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Tonight's The Night"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Tonight's The Night" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Tonight's The Night"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Tonight's The Night" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.