As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Lyrics

1.

(Fmaj9)don’t know why I’m fright ened,

I (Bb6)know my way a round here,

the (Fmaj9)card board trees, the paint ed seas, the (Ebmaj7)sound here.

Yes, a (Bbmaj7)world to re dis cov er,

but I’m (Gm7)not in a ny hur ry,

and I (Eb)need

(Bb)a

mo

(C)ment.

2.

(Fmaj9)(2.) pered con ver sa tions

in (Bb6)ov er crowd ed hall ways,

(Fmaj9)at mos phere as thrill ing here as (Ebmaj7)al ways.

Feel the (Bbmaj7)ear ly morn ing mad ness,

feel the (Gm7)ma gic in the mak ing.

and I (Eb)need

(Bb)a

mo

(C)ment.

2.

Why, (Fmaj7)ev ’ry thing’s as if we (Bb)nev er said good (F)bye.

3.

(Fmaj7)spent so ma ny morn ings

just (Bb6)try ing to re sist you.

I’m (Fmaj7)trem bling now,

you can’t know how I’ve (Ebmaj7)missed you,

missed the (Bbmaj7)fai ry tale ad ven tures

in this (Gm7)ev er spin ning play ground.

We were (Eb)young

(Bb)to

ge

(C)ther.

4.

(Fmaj7)(4.) ing out of make up,

the (Bb6)lights al rea dy burn ing,

not (Fmaj7)long un til

the cam eras will start (Ebmaj7)turn ing,

and (Bbmaj7)ear ly morn ing mad ness

and the (Gm7)ma gic in the mak ing,

We were (Eb)young

(Bb)to

ge

(C)ther.

4.

Yes, (Fmaj7)ev ’ry thing’s as if we (Bb)nev er said good (F)bye.

(Am7)I don’t want to (Dm7)be a lone,

that’s all in the (Dm7)past.

(C)This world’s

wait ed (Dm7)long e nough,

(Am)I’ve come (Dm)home at (C7)last.

And (Fmaj7)this time will be big ger

and (Bb6)bright er than we knew it.

So (Fmaj7)watch me fly,

we all know I

can (Ebmaj7)do it.

Could I (Dm7)stop my hand from shak ing?

Has there (Gm7)ev er been a mo ment

with so (Eb)much

(Bb)to

live

(C)for.

The (Fmaj9)whis pered con ver sa tions,

in (Bb6)ov er crowd ed hall ways,

so (Fmaj9)much to say, not just to day but (Ebmaj7)al ways.

We’ll have (Dm7)ear ly morn ing mad ness,

we’ll have (Gm7)ma gic in the mak ing.

Yes, (Fmaj7)ev ’ry thing’s as if we (Bb6)nev er said good (CN.C.)bye.

Oh, (Fmaj7)please don’t ev er, ev er

make me say, good bye.

As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 96 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber in?
The backing track is in Bb at 96 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)"?
"As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Andrew Lloyd Webber are available?
Other accompaniments by Andrew Lloyd Webber: "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "Beneath A Moonless Sky (from Love Never Dies)", "Close Every Door". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "As If We Never Said Goodbye (From Sunset Boulevard)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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