Never Tear Us Apart

· by INXS

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Lyrics

Don’t (Am7)ask me

what you (F)know is true.

Don’t have to (Dm)tell you

I (F)love your pre cious heart.

(C)I,

I was (C)stand ing,

you were (C)there.

Two worlds col (C)lid ed

and they could (G)nev er tear us a part.

We could live

for a (F)thou sand years,

but if I (Dm)hurt you,

I’d make (F)wine

from your tears.

I (Am)told you

that we (F)could fly

’cause we (Dm)all have wings,

but (F)some of us don’t know why.

I was

(C)I,

I was (C)stand ing,

mm, you were (C)there.

Two worlds col (C)lid ded

and they could (G)nev er tear us a part.

(C)You,

you were (C)stand ing,

mm, I was (C)there.

Two worlds col (C)lid ded

and they could (G)nev er tear us a part.

Never Tear Us Apart by INXS — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Never Tear Us Apart” by INXS 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 96 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 Tear Us Apart" 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 Tear Us Apart"?: 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 INXS songs work for kids?: Try "NEED YOU TONIGHT", "NEW SENSATION", "DEVIL INSIDE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.