Never Say Goodbye

by Bon Jovi

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As I sit in this smok y room, the night a bout to end, ing cool, with a I pass my time with stran gers, o, but this (D)bot tle’s my on ly friend.

to go.

Re mem ber when we used to park on But ler Street out in the dark, but the re mem ber when we lost the keys song and you lost more than that in my back seat, be lieve it.

Re mem ber when we used to talk and a bout bust ing out, we’d break their hearts.

To (G)geth (D)er

for (G)ev (D)er, nev er (A)say good bye,

nev er (C#m)say good bye.

(D)You and me and my old friends (Dm)hop ing it would nev er end, (A)say good bye,

nev er (C#m)say good bye,

(D)hold in’ on, we got to try, (Dm)hold in’ on to nev er say good bye.

Re mem ber days of skip ping school, the rac ing cars and be ing cool, with a six pack my and a ra di o, we this (D)bot did n’t need no place to go.

Re mem ber at the prom that night, on you and me we had a fight, but the band they ber played our fa vor ite song and I held you in my arms my so strong.

be lieve We danced so ber close, we danced so slow, and I swore I’d nev er let you go.

hearts.

To (G)geth (D)er

for (G)ev (D)er, nev er (A)say good bye,

nev er (C#m)say good bye.

(D)You and me and my old friends (Dm)hop ing it would nev er end, (A)say good bye,

nev er (C#m)say good bye,

(D)hold in’ on, we got to try, (Dm)hold in’ on to nev er say good bye.

(G)Oh, I (Dm)hold in’ on to nev er say good (A)bye

ey ey (C#m7)eye.

Never Say Goodbye by Bon Jovi — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Never Say Goodbye by Bon Jovi 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 A at 90 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 Say Goodbye" 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 Say Goodbye"?
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 Say Goodbye" use?
Just 10 chords: A, C#m, C#m7, D, Dm, F, F6, Faug, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bon Jovi songs work for kids?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.