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How to Play "Never Enough" by One Direction on Piano

One Direction · 148 bars

  • G major
  • 6/8
  • 102 BPM
  • Easy
  • Piano solo

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  1. Intro
  2. Chorus 1
  3. Verse 1
  4. Instrumental 1
  5. Instrumental 2
  6. Chorus 2
  7. Verse 2
  8. Instrumental 4
  9. Instrumental 5
  10. Instrumental 6
  11. Verse 3
  12. Instrumental 7
  13. Instrumental 8
  14. Whole song
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Chorus 1, part 1 · bars 9 to 13

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What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

G major

1 sharp: F#

GABCDEF#

The G major scale

Time signature

6/8

2 big beats in every bar, at 102 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 3 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

Left hand

Chords and single notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: a mix of chords and single notes, about one a beat.

Range G2 to B3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about two a beat.

Range D4 to B5Part by part

How to practice "Never Enough"

Learn "Never Enough" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 23 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereUpper staff

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.

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  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

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  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

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  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music in the player.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "Never Enough" on the piano?

Learn "Never Enough" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 23 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "Never Enough" in?

"Never Enough" is in G major, which has 1 sharp: F#. The G major scale is G, A, B, C, D, E and F#.

The G major scale

What are the chords in "Never Enough"?

The sheet music uses 3 chords: D, Em and C.

What does the left hand play in "Never Enough"?

The piano's lower staff: a mix of chords and single notes, about one a beat, from G2 to B3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "Never Enough"?

"Never Enough" plays at 102 BPM in 6/8, counted in dotted quarters. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "Never Enough" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The right hand goes from D4 up to B5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "Never Enough"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF