Never On Sunday

by Manos Hadjidakis
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

Oh, you can kiss me on a (Bb7)Mon day, a Mon day, a Mon day is ve ry, ve ry (Eb)good.

Or you can kiss me on a (Bb7)Tues day, a Tues day, a Tues day, in fact I wish you (Eb)could.

Or you can kiss me on a (Bb7)Wednes day, a Thurs day, a Fri day and Sat ur day is (Eb)best.

But nev er, nev er on a (Bb7)Sun day, a Sun day, a Sun day.

’Cause that’s my day of (Eb)rest.

Come (Cdim)a (Bb7)ny (Eb)day

and you’ll be my (Bb7)guest,

a ny day you (Fm7)say,

but my day of (Eb)rest.

Just (Cdim)name (Bb7)the (Eb)day

that you like the (Bb7)best,

on ly stay a (Fm7)way

on my day of (Eb)rest.

Oh, you can kiss me on a (Eb)rest.

Never On Sunday — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Never On Sunday" by Manos Hadjidakis as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Never On Sunday”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Never On Sunday" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "Never On Sunday" by Manos Hadjidakis in?
The backing track is in Ab 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 On Sunday" 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 On Sunday"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Never On Sunday", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Never On Sunday" 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 On Sunday"?
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 On Sunday"?
"Never On Sunday" was originally performed by Manos Hadjidakis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Never On Sunday" 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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