We've Got Tonight

by Bob Seger
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Lyrics

I know it’s (G)late,

I know you’re (C)wea ry.

I know your plans

don’t in clude (G)me.

Still, here we (G)are,

like both of us (G)lone ly,

I long ing for shel

ter

e from all that we (G)see.

Why should we wor

ry?

No one will (G)care, girl.

Look at the (G)stars babe.

so far a (G)way.

We’ve got to (G)night.

Who needs to (G)mor row?

We’ve got to (G)night babe.

Why don’t you (G)stay?

Deep in my (G)soul

I’ve been so (C)lone ly.

All of my hopes

fad ing a (G)way.

I’ve longed for (G)love

like ev ’ry one (G)lone does.

I know I’ll keep search

ing

e ven af ter to (G)day.

So there it is

girl.

I’ve said it (G)all now.

And here we (G)are, babe.

What do you (G)say?

We’ve got to (G)night.

Who needs to (G)mor row?

We’ve got to (G)night babe.

Why don’t you (G)stay?

Deep in my (G)stay.

I know it’s late.

I know you’re (G)wea ry.

I know your plans don’t in (G)clude me.

Still, here we (C)are,

both of us (G)lone ly,

both of us (G)lone ly.

We’ve got to night.

Who needs to (G)mor row?

Let’s make it (G)last.

Let’s find a (G)way.

Turn out the (G)light.

Come take my (G)hand now.

We’ve got to (G)night, babe.

Why don’t you (G)stay?

(Cmaj7)Oh.

(G)Oh,

why don’t you (G)stay?

We've Got Tonight — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "We've Got Tonight" by Bob Seger: 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: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “We've Got Tonight”

What key is "We've Got Tonight" by Bob Seger played in?
We've Got Tonight 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 "We've Got Tonight"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We've Got Tonight" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "We've Got Tonight"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "We've Got Tonight"?
"We've Got Tonight" was originally performed by Bob Seger. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bob Seger can I play here?
Try "LIKE A ROCK", "NIGHT MOVES", "THE FIRE INSIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "We've Got Tonight" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "We've Got Tonight" by Bob Seger. 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 — 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 "We've Got Tonight" 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "We've Got Tonight" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.