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Interactive piano tutorial for "Berlin Tonight" by Bruce Cockburn, in D major at about 77 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Berlin Tonight by Bruce Cockburn
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Berlin Tonight" by Bruce Cockburn, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · acoustic · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signaturequiet, intimate storytelling with a lingering sense of longing
D major
Key
77
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Bm
D
Bm7
A
A11
A7
Dmaj7
G
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, and resonant, providing the harmonic backbone
electric bass
soft, round, and supportive, anchoring the low end
electric piano
mellow, sustained chords that fill the harmonic space
strings
lush, sustained pads that add depth and a cinematic quality
drums
light, brushed or soft‑hit kit, adding subtle rhythmic texture without overpowering
Album & artist
ALBUM

World of Wonders (1986)

All of World of Wonders
Artist

Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Ottawa who has been recording since the early 1970s. His music moves across folk, rock, jazz, and world music, and his lyrics frequently address spiritual themes, environmental concerns, and political injustice. He has long been one of Canada's most respected guitarists, and his catalog stretches across more than two dozen studio albums.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Berlin Tonight" in?

"Berlin Tonight" by Bruce Cockburn is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Berlin Tonight"?

"Berlin Tonight" plays at around 77 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Berlin Tonight"?

The core progression is Bm, D, Bm7, A, A11, and A7, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Berlin Tonight"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, electric piano, and strings.

Can I get a piano roll for "Berlin Tonight"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Berlin Tonight" by Bruce Cockburn into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Berlin Tonight" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Berlin Tonight" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 77 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Berlin Tonight" on?

"Berlin Tonight" appears on World of Wonders (1986).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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