Not A Day Goes By

· by Stephen Sondheim

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Lyrics

Not a day goes by,

not a sin gle (Dm)day

you’re not some where a (G7sus)part of my life

and I (Eb)need you to (Ebmaj7)stay.

As the days go (F)by,

I keep (F)think ing (F6)when does it end,

that it can’t get much (Bbmaj7)bet ter much long er,

but it (C)on ly gets (F)bet ter and strong er and (G7)deep er and near er and (Gm7)simp ler and fre er and (C7)rich er and (Cm9)clear er, and (G)no,

not a (Ab)day goes (G)by,

not a (Ebm)bless ed (G)day

but you some where come (A7sus)in to my life

and you (F)don’t go a (Fmaj7)way.

And I have to (G)say,

if you (Ebm)do, I’ll (G6)die.

I want (D7sus)day af ter day af ter day af ter day af ter day af ter day af ter day till the days go (G)by!

Till the (D7sus)days go (G)by!

Till the (D7sus)days go (G)by!

Till the (D7sus)days go (Emaj7)by!

Not A Day Goes By by Stephen Sondheim — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Not A Day Goes By” by Stephen Sondheim 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 Bb at 88 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 "Not A Day Goes By" 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 "Not A Day Goes By"?: 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 Stephen Sondheim songs work for kids?: Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.