Never Say Goodbye

by Hayley Westenra
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(G)If

(Cmaj7)I could take this (Bm7)mo ment for (Em)ev er, (Am9)turn

the pa ges of my (D7)mind to an (Gmaj9)oth er place and (Cmaj7)time we would nev er say good (Bm7)bye.

(G)If

(Cmaj7)I could find the (Bm7)words I would (Em7)speak them, (Am9)then

I would n’t be tongue (D7)tied when I (Gmaj9)looked in to your (Cmaj7)eyes, we would nev er say good (Bm)bye.

(G)If

(Cmaj7)I could stop the (Bm7)moon ev er (Em)ris ing, (Am9)day

would not be come the (D7)night, would n’t (Gmaj9)feel this cold in (Cmaj7)side and we’d nev er say good (Bm7)bye.

(Am7)I

wish that our (D)dreams were fro zen, (Am7)then

our hearts would (D)not be bro ken, (Am7)when

we let each (D7)oth er go...

(G)If

(Cmaj7)I could steal this (Bm7)mo ment for (Em)e ver, (Am9)paint

a pic ture per fect (D7)smile so our (Gmaj9)stor y stayed a (Cmaj7)live, we would nev er say good (Bm)bye.

(Gmaj9)Ah,

(Am11)ah.

Never Say Goodbye — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Never Say Goodbye" by Hayley Westenra: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 72 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 Say Goodbye

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Never Say Goodbye" by Hayley Westenra in?
The backing track is in G at 72 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 Say Goodbye" 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 Say Goodbye"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Never Say Goodbye", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Never Say Goodbye" 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 Say Goodbye"?
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 Say Goodbye"?
"Never Say Goodbye" was originally performed by Hayley Westenra. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Hayley Westenra are available?
Other accompaniments by Hayley Westenra: "Amazing Grace", "Bridal Ballad (from The Merchant Of Venice)", "Pokarekare Ana". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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