Careless Whisper

· by George Michael

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(Dm7)I feel so un sure

as I (Bbmaj7)take your hand and lead you (Am7)to the dance floor; as the mu sic dies

some thing in your eyes

(Bbmaj7)calls to mind a sil ver screen and (Am7)you’re its sad good bye.

I’m nev er gon na dance a gain, (Gm7)guilt y feet have got no (Am7)rhy thm.

Though it’s eas y to pre tend, I (Am7)know you’re not a fool.

I (Dm)should have known bet ter than to cheat a friend, and (Gm7)waste a chance that I’ve been (Am7)giv en.

So I’m nev er gon na dance a gain the (Am7)way I dance with you.

(Dm7)Time can nev er mend

as the (Bbmaj7)care less whis per lead you (Am7)of a good friend; to the heart and mind

ig nor ance is kind.

(Bbmaj7)There’s no com fort in the truth; and (Am7)pain is all you’ll find.

I’m nev er gon na dance a gain, (Gm7)guilt y feet have got no (Am7)rhy thm.

Though it’s eas y to pre tend, I (Am7)know you’re not a fool.

I (Dm)should have known bet ter than to cheat a friend, and (Gm7)waste a chance that I’ve been (Am7)giv en.

So I’m nev er gon na dance a gain the (Am7)way I dance with you.

(Am7)way I dance with you, oh.

To (Dm7)night the mu sic seems so loud, I (Gm7)wish that we could lose this (Am7)crowd.

(Bbmaj7)May be it’s bet ter this way, if we’d (Am7)hurt each oth er with the things we want to say.

We (Dm)could have been so good to geth er, we (Gm7)could have lived this dance for ev er.

But (Bbmaj7)now who’s gon na dance with (Am7)me?

Please dance.

I’m nev er gon na dance a gain, (Gm7)guilt y feet have got no (Am7)rhy thm.

Though it’s eas y to pre tend, I (Am7)know you’re not a fool.

I (Dm)should have known bet ter than to cheat a friend, and (Gm7)waste a chance that I’ve been (Am7)giv en.

So I’m nev er gon na dance a gain the (Am7)way I dance with you.

Careless Whisper by George Michael — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Careless Whisper” by George Michael in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Careless Whisper" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Careless Whisper"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other George Michael songs work for kids?: Try "CARELESS WHISPER", "FREEDOM '90", "KISSING A FOOL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.