Like You'll Never See Me Again

by Alicia Keys

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If I had no more time,

no more time left to be here,

would you cher ish what we lose had?

Was it (C)ev (Em)’ry (Am7)thing that you were look ing (G)for?

If I could n’t feel your touch ing,

and no long er were you with me,

I’d be wish ing you were here, to be (C)ev (Em)’ry (Am7)thing (G)that (D7sus)I’d be look ing (Bm7)for.

I don’t wan na for get the (Am7)pres ent is a gift.

And I don’t wan na (Bm7)take for grant ed the time you may have (Am7)here with me.

’Cause Lord on ly (Bm7)knows an oth er day is not real ly (Am7)guar an teed.

So ev ’ry time you (G)hold

me, hold me like this is the (Bm7)last

time.

Ev ’ry time you (Em7)kiss

me,

kiss me like you’ll (C)nev er see (Em)me a gain.

(D7sus)Ev ’ry time you (G)touch

me, touch me like this is the (Bm7)last

time.

Prom ise that you’ll (Em7)love

me,

love me like you’ll (C)nev er see (Em)me a gain,

(D7sus)oh, oh, oh.

How man y real ly know what love is?

Mil lions nev er will.

Do you know un til you lose it, that it’s (C)ev (Em)’ry (Am7)thing that we are look ing (G)for?

When I wake up in the morn ing,

and no you’re be side you with me.

I’m so thank ful that I found to be (C)ev (Em)’ry (Am7)thing (G)that (D7sus)I’ve been look ing (Bm7)for.

I don’t wan na for get the (Am7)pres ent is a gift.

And I don’t wan na (Bm7)take for grant ed the time you may have (Am7)here with me.

’Cause Lord on ly (Bm7)knows an oth er day is not real ly (Am7)guar an teed.

So ev ’ry time you (G)hold

me, hold me like this is the (Bm7)last

time.

Ev ’ry time you (Em7)kiss

me,

kiss me like you’ll (C)nev er see (Em)me a gain.

(D7sus)Ev ’ry time you (G)touch

me, touch me like this is the (Bm7)last

time.

Prom ise that you’ll (Em7)love

me,

love me like you’ll (C)nev er see (Em)me a gain,

(D7sus)oh, oh, oh.

How man y real ly know what love is?

Mil lions nev er will.

(C)nev er see (Em)me a gain.

So (D7sus)ev ’ry time you (G)hold

me, hold me like this is the (Bm7)last

time.

Ev ’ry time you (Em7)kiss

me,

kiss me like you’ll (C)nev er see (Em)me a gain.

(D7sus)Ev ’ry time you (G)touch

me, touch me like this is the (Em7)last

time.

Prom ise that you’ll (G)love

me,

love me like you’ll (C)nev er see (Em)me a gain,

(D7sus)oh, oh, oh.

(G)(Oh, oh, oh.)

(Bm7)(Oh, oh, oh.)

(Em7)(Oh, oh, oh.)

(C)(Oh, (Em)oh, (Am7)oh.)

(G)(Oh, oh, oh.)

(Bm7)(Oh, oh, oh.)

(Em7)(Oh, oh, oh.)

(C)(Oh, (Em)oh, (Am7)oh.)

Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys 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 G at 64 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Like You'll Never See Me Again" 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 "Like You'll Never See Me Again"?
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.
How many chords does "Like You'll Never See Me Again" use?
Just 8 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D7, Em, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alicia Keys songs work for kids?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.