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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Whatever Gets You Through The Night" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Whatever Gets You Through The Night"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Whatever Gets You Through The Night". Key of D, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.