Never Gonna Let You Go

by Sergio Mendes

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Lyrics

I was as wrong as I could be

to let you get a way from me.

I’ll re gret that move for as (Eb)long as I’m liv in’.

But now that I’ve come to see the light, all I wan na do is make things (C)right.

So just (G)say the word

and (C)tell me that I’m for giv en.

And (Bb)you and me, we’re gon na be bet ter (Gm7)than we were be fore.

I (C)loved you then but now I in tend to (F#m7)o pen up and (B)love you e ven more.

This (D#)time you can be sure.

I’m (Fm7)nev er gon na let you go.

I’m gon na hold you in my arms for ev er.

Gon na try and make up for the times

I hurt you so.

(Bb)Gon

(C)na

(F#m7)hold your bod y close to mine.

From this day on, we’re gon na be to geth er.

Oh, I (D)swear this time, I’m (E)nev er gon na let you go.

Look ing back, now it seems so clear.

I had it all when you were here.

Oh, you gave it all and I (Eb)took it for grant ed.

But if there’s some feel ing left in you,

some flick er of love that still shines (C)through,

So let’s (G)talk it out.

Let’s (C)talk a bout sec ond chanc es.

And (Bb)wait and see, it’s gon na be

sweet er (Gm7)than it was be fore.

I (C)gave some then but now I in tend to (F#m7)ded i cate my (B)self to giv in’ more.

This (D#)time you can be sure.

I’m (Fm7)nev er gon na let you go.

I’m gon na hold you in my arms for ev er.

Gon na try and make up for the times

I hurt you so.

(Bb)Gon (C)na

(F#m7)hold your bod y close to mine.

From this day on, we’re gon na be to geth er.

Oh, I (D)swear this time, I’m (E)nev er gon na let you go.

Oh,

so if (Dm7)you just say you (G7)want me to, I’m (Em7)nev er gon na let you go.

I’m gon na hold you in my arms for ev er.

Gon na try and make up for the times I hurt you so.

(A)Gon (B)na (Fm7)hold your bod y close to mine.

From this day on, we’re gon na be to geth er.

Oh, I (Db)swear this time,

I’m (Eb)nev er gon na let you go.

(Bbm7)Nev er gon na let you go.

(Ab)Hold you in my arms for ev er.

Gon na try and make up for the times I hurt you so.

(Bbm7)Hold your bod y close to mine.

(Ab)Al ways gon na be to geth er.

Oh, I swear this time,

I’m (Ab)nev er gon na let you go.

(Bbm7)Nev er gon na let you go.

(Ab)Hold you in my arms for ev er.

Gon na try and make up for the times I hurt you so.

(Bbm7)Hold your bod y close to mine.

(Ab)Al ways gon na be to geth er.

Oh, I swear this time,

I’m (Ab)nev er gon na let you go.

Never Gonna Let You Go by Sergio Mendes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Never Gonna Let You Go by Sergio Mendes 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 F# at 100 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 "Never Gonna Let You Go" 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 "Never Gonna Let You Go"?
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.