Never On The Day You Leave

by John Mayer

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Lyrics

No it’s (G)nev er on the day you leave

that you (A)won der what you still be lieve in.

And you (G)can’t re mem ber (D)why you said good bye.

You’ll hear an (G)old fam il i ar sound

and hope it’s (Bm)her when you (D)turn a round

but (Bm)nev er,

(A)nev er on the day you leave.

(G)Love grows in

the (D)time it’s been

since (Bm)you last heard her say

she’ll (G)cut her hair

and (D)move som where.

She don’t (Bm)owe you an y thing.

No it’s (D)nev er on the day you leave, that you you can (D)tell how it’s gon na be

to watch a (G)girl be come a ghost be fore your eyes.

You’ll wish you’d (G)giv en her it one more kiss

to put a (Bm)way for a (D)night like this

but (Bm)nev er,

(A)nev er on the day you leave.

(G)Love grows in

the (D)time it’s been

since (Bm)you last held her hand.

She’ll fight for (G)you like hell

then (D)force her self

to (Bm)like some oth er man.

No it’s

No (Bm)nev er,

(A)nev er on the day you leave.

So (E)may be you’d be bet ter off to write her

and (E)leave a lit tle note right there be side her

that says (E)may be we’re not per fect but I’ll (G)be

damned if I (A)ev er leave.

Damned if I (A)ev er leave.

Damned if I (G)ev er leave.

Never On The Day You Leave by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Never On The Day You Leave by John Mayer 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 D at 70 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 On The Day You Leave" 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 The Day You Leave"?
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 "Never On The Day You Leave" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Bm, D, Dsus2, Dsus4, E, Esus4, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.