Never On Sunday

by Manos Hadjidakis

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Lyrics

Oh, you can kiss me on a (G)Mon day, a Mon day, a Mon day is ver y, ver y (C)good.

Or you can kiss me on a (G)Tues day, a Tues day, a Tues day, in fact I wish you (C)would.

Or you can kiss me on a (G)Wednes day, a Thurs day, a Fri day and Sat ur day is (C)best.

But nev er, nev er on a (G)Sun day, a Sun day, a Sun day, ’cause that’s my day of (C)rest.

Most an y (C)day

you can be my (G)guest.

An y day you (G7)say,

but my day of (C)rest.

Just name the (C)day

that you like the (G)best,

on ly stay a (G7)way

on my day of (C)rest.

Oh, you can kiss me on a (C)rest.

Never On Sunday by Manos Hadjidakis — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Never On Sunday by Manos Hadjidakis 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 C at 120 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 On Sunday" 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 On Sunday"?
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.