Is "Never Say Never" 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 Never"?

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 Justin Bieber songs work for kids?

Try "ONE TIME", "FALL", "ONE LESS LONELY GIRL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Never Say Never

· by Justin Bieber

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Lyrics

Nev er say nev er.

See, I (Am)nev er thought that I could walk through fi re,

I (G)nev er thought that I could take the burn.

I (Am)nev er had the strength to take it high er

un and I’m (G)til I reached the point of no re turn.

And there’s (Am)just no turn ing back when your (C)heart’s un der at tack.

Gon na (G)give ev ’ry thing I have, it’s (D)this my des ti ny.

I will (C)nev er say nev er.

I will fight, I will (C)fight ’til for ev er.

Make it right.

When ev er (C)you knock me down, I will not (Am)stay on the ground.

Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, up, up.

And nev er say nev er.

Ne nev er say nev er.

Nev er say it, nev er, nev er say I it.

(Am)nev er thought that I could feel this pow er,

I (G)nev er thought that I could feel this free.

I’m (Am)strong e nough to climb the high est tow er

un and I’m (G)fast e nough to run a cross the sea.

And there’s (Am)just no turn ing back when your (C)heart’s un der at tack.

Gon na (G)give ev ’ry thing I have ’cause (D)this is des ti ny.

I will (C)nev er say nev er.

I will fight, I will (C)fight ’til for ev er.

Make it right.

When ev er (C)you knock me down, I will not (Am)stay on the ground.

Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, up, up.

And nev er say nev er.

Ne nev er say nev er.

Nev er say it, nev er, nev er say I it.

up, up, up.

And nev er say nev er.

Here we go!

Guess who?

Smith and J.

B.!

Uh huh.

I got cha, lit tle bro.

I can han dle him.

Hold up, a’right?

I can han dle him.

Now he’s big ger than me, tall er than me, and he’s old er than me and strong er than me.

And his arm’s a lit tle bit long er than me, but he ain’t on a J.

song with me!

I be try’n’ a chill, they be try’n’ a side with the thrill.

No pun in tend ed, was raised by the pow er of Will.

Like Luke with the force if push comes to shove.

Like Ko be in the fourth, ice wa ter for blood.

I’ve (Am)got to be the best and, yes, we’re the fly est.

Like (C)Da vid and Go li ath, I con quered the gi ant.

So now I got the world in my hand.

I was (D)born from two stars, so the moon’s where I land.

I will nev er say nev er.

I will fight, I will (C)fight ’til for ev er.

Make it right.

When ev er (C)you knock me down, I will not (Am)stay on the ground.

Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, up, up.

And nev er say nev er.

I will nev er say nev er.

I will fight, I will (C)fight ’til for ev er.

Make it right.

When ev er (C)you knock me down, I will not (Am)stay on the ground.

Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, up, up.

And nev er say nev er.

up, up, up.

And nev er say nev er.

Ne nev er say nev er.

And nev er say nev er.

Ne nev er say nev er.

And nev er say nev er.

Never Say Never by Justin Bieber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Never Say Never” by Justin Bieber 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 97 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement sits at a moderate 97 BPM, which gives you just enough breathing room to lock in the syncopated right-hand rhythms that drive the verse — but don't let that comfort fool you, because the off-beat accents will trip you up if you haven't internalized the pulse first. Your left hand will cycle through familiar pop chord shapes in C, so spend your first few run-throughs hands-separate, letting your left hand memorize the transitions until they feel automatic. The trickiest spot for most students is where the chorus lifts dynamically and the right hand pushes into quicker melodic phrases while the left hand keeps steady — slow that section to about 70 BPM and loop it until both hands feel independent. Watch your sustain pedal too; change it cleanly with each chord or you'll get muddy harmonics stacking up. This is a fantastic piece for building rhythmic confidence against a steady chord foundation, and once it clicks, you'll carry that coordination into every pop song you touch next.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Never Say Never" 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 Never"?: 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 Justin Bieber songs work for kids?: Try "ONE TIME", "FALL", "ONE LESS LONELY GIRL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.