Whatever Gets You Through The Night

by John Lennon
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(CN.C.)What ev er gets you through the (A)night

’sal right,

’sal right.

It’s your mon ey or your (A)life

’sal right,

’sal right.

Don’t need a (Em)gun to cut through (D)flow ers,

(C)oh, no,

(G)oh, no.

(CN.C.)What ev er gets you through your (A)life

’sal right,

’sal right.

Do it wrong or do it (A)right

’sal right,

’sal right.

Don’t need a (Em)watch to waste your (D)time, ers,

(C)oh, no,

(G)oh, no.

(CN.C.)What ev er gets you through your

(A7)Hold me dar lin’, come on (D)lis ten to me, (A7)I won’t do you no (D)harm;

(A7)trust me dar lin’, come on (D)lis ten to me, come on (C)lis ten to me, come on (G)lis ten, lis ten.

(CN.C.)What ev er gets you through the

(A7)Hold me dar lin’, come on (D)lis ten to me, (A7)I won’t do you no (D)harm;

(A7)trust me dar lin’, come on (D)lis ten to me, come on (C)lis ten to me, come on (G)lis ten, lis ten.

Whatever Gets You Through The Night — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

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

About “Whatever Gets You Through The Night”

Can I play "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" by John Lennon played in?
Whatever Gets You Through The Night is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Whatever Gets You Through The Night"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Whatever Gets You Through 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 "Whatever Gets You Through The Night"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Whatever Gets You Through The Night"?
"Whatever Gets You Through The Night" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Whatever Gets You Through The Night"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Whatever Gets You Through The Night"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.