Never Grow Up

by Taylor Swift

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Your lit tle (F)hand’s wrapped a way round my fin ger and it’s so ti qui et in the (C)world ping to night.

Your lit tle (F)eye lids (Dm)flut ter ’cause you’re (F)dream ing, so I tuck you in, turn on your (Csus)fa v’rite night light.

To you, her ev ’ry thing’s a fun ny.

block, re You got noth ing to old er, re (Bb)gret.

And don’t lose I’d give all I have, hon ey, round in your p if you could stay y like that.

(F)Oh, dar ling, don’t you (Dm7)ev er grow (F)up, don’t you (Bb)ev er grow up.

Just (Csus)stay this lit tle.

(F)Oh, dar ling, don’t you (Dm7)ev er grow (F)up, don’t you (Bb)ev er grow up.

It could (Csus)stay this sim ple.

I won’t let no bod y hurt you,

won’t let no one break your (Bb)heart.

And no one will de sert you,

just try to nev er grow (F5)up.

Nev er grow (F)up.

You’re in the (F)car on your way to the mov ies and you’re so ti qui your mom’s the (C)world ping you off.

At four teen (F)there’s just (Dm)so much you can’t (F)do and you can’t wait to move some day and (Csus)call your own shots.

But don’t her drop you off a fun the block, re ber that she’s get ting old er, too.

(Bb)gret.

And don’t lose I’d the way that you dance ey, round in your p j’s get ting stay y for school.

(F)Oh, dar ling, don’t you (Dm7)ev er grow (F)up, don’t you (Bb)ev er grow up.

Just (Csus)stay this lit tle.

(F)Oh, dar ling, don’t you (Dm7)ev er grow (F)up, don’t you (Bb)ev er grow up.

It could (Csus)stay this sim ple.

I won’t No one’s ev er burned you

Noth ing’s ev er left you (Bb)scarred.

And e ven though you want to,

just try to nev er grow (F5)up.

Nev er grow (F)up.

Take pic tures in your (F)mind of your child hood (C)room.

Mem o rize what it sound ed like when your (C)dad gets home.

Re mem ber the foot steps, re mem ber the words said and all your (C)lit tle broth er’s fa v’rite songs.

I just re al ized ev ’ry thing I (C)have is some day gon na be gone.

Won’t let no bod y (F)hurt you.

Won’t let (Csus)no one break your (F)heart.

And e ven if you (F)want to,

please try to nev er grow

(C)up.

Oh.

Don’t you ev er grow (CN.C.)up.

Never Grow Up by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Never Grow Up by Taylor Swift 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 126 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 "Never Grow Up" 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 Grow Up"?
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 Taylor Swift songs work for kids?
Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.