Twilight Time

by The Platters
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Lyrics

(G)Heav en ly shades of night are fall ing, it’s twi light time.

Out of the mist your voice is call ing, it’s twi light time.

When pur ple (Cm)col ored cur tains (G)mark the end of (E9)day,

I (A7)hear you, my dear at twi light (Am7)time.

(G)Deep en ing shad ows gath er splen dor as day is done.

Fin gers of night will soon sur ren der the set ting sun.

I count the (Cm)mo ments, dar ling, (G)till you’re here with (E9)me.

To (A7)hear you, my dear at twi light (Am7)time.

(A7)geth er, at (D7)last at twi light (G)time.

(B7)Here

in the af ter glow of day

we (Em)keep our ren dez vous (F#dim)be (Em)neath (F#dim)the (Em)blue.

(A7)Here

in the sweet and same old way

I (D7)fall in (Am7)love a gain (Cmaj7)as (Bm7)I (Bbm7)did (Am7)then.

(G)Deep in the dark your kiss will thrill me like days of old,

(Em)Light ing the spark of love that fills me with dreams of old.

Each day I (Cm)pray for eve ’ning (G)just to be with (E9)you,

to (A7)geth er, at (D7)last at twi light (G)time.

Twilight Time β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Twilight Time" by The Platters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About β€œTwilight Time”

What key is "Twilight Time" by The Platters played in?
Twilight Time 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 "Twilight Time"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Twilight Time" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Twilight Time"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Twilight Time"?
"Twilight Time" was originally performed by The Platters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Platters can I play here?
Try "THE MAGIC TOUCH", "THE GREAT PRETENDER", "ONLY YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Twilight Time" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Twilight Time" by The Platters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Twilight Time" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Twilight Time" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.