(Dmaj7)La
la la la (Dmaj7)la.
I’d (D)like to run a (Dmaj7)way from you, but (D6)if you nev er (Dmaj7)found me I would (A7)die;
I’d (Em7)like to break the chains you put a (A7)round me, but I know I nev er (Dmaj7)will.
You (D)stay a way, and (Dmaj7)all I do is (D6)won der why the (Dmaj7)hell I wait for (A7)you.
But (Em)when did com mon sense pre vail for (A7)lov ers when you know it nev er (Dmaj7)will.
Im (Am7)pos si ble to (D7)live with you, but (Am)I know, I could (D7)nev er live with (Gmaj7)out you.
For what (D)ev er you do
I (A7sus4)nev er, nev er, (A7)nev er want to (Em7)be in love with (A7)an y one but (D)you!
You (Eb)nev er treat me (Ebmaj7)like you should, so (Eb6)what’s the good of (Ebmaj7)lov ing as I (Bb7)do?
Al (Fm)though you al ways (Fm7)laugh at love, (Bb7)noth ing else would be (Bb9)good e nough for (Eb6)you.
Im (Bbm7)pos si ble to (Eb7)live with you, but (Bbm7)I know I could (Eb7)nev er live with (Ab6)out you,
for what (Eb)ev er you do
I (Fm7)nev er, nev er, (Bb7)nev er want to (Fm7)be in love with (Bb7)an y one but (Eb)you.
You (E)make me laugh, you (Emaj7)make me cry, you (E6)make me live, you (Emaj7)make me die, for (F#m7)you;
You (F#m7)make me sing, you (B7)make me sad, you (F#m7)make me glad, you (B7)make me mad, for (E6)you.
I (Bm7)love you, hate you, (E7)love you, hate you, (Bm7)but I’ll want you (E7)till the world stops (Amaj7)turn (A)ing
for what (E)ev er you do
I (B7sus4)nev er, nev er, (B7)nev er want to (B7sus4)be in love with (B7)an y one but (E)you.
Never Never Never — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Never Never Never" by Shirley Bassey: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Never Never Never”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Never Never Never" by Shirley Bassey in?
- The backing track is in D at 120 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 "Never Never Never" 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 "Never Never Never"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Never Never Never", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Never Never Never" 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 "Never Never Never"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Never Never Never"?
- "Never Never Never" was originally performed by Shirley Bassey. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Shirley Bassey are available?
- Other accompaniments by Shirley Bassey: "Big Spender", "Big Spender (from Sweet Charity)", "Goldfinger". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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