Whatever Gets You Through The Night

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Whatever Gets You Through The Night" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" is in D.
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.
Does "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Whatever Gets You Through The Night"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.