This Never Happened Before

by Paul McCartney
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Lyrics

I’m (Am)ve ry sure

this nev er (C#m)hap pened to (F#m7)me be fore

(Am)I met (E)you, and (C#m)now I’m sure

this nev er hap pened be fore.

(Am)Now I see

is the (C#m)way it’s sup (F#m7)posed to be.

I see

is the way it should be.

This (Am7)is the (D7)way it should be for lov ers,

they should n’t (D7)go it a lone.

It’s not so (D7)good when you’re on your own.

So (Am)come to me,

now we can (C#m)be what we (F#m7)want to be.

(Am)I love (E)you, and (C#m)now I see

this is the way it should be.

This is the way it should be.

This (Am7)is the (D7)way it should be this nev er hap pened be fore.

(This nev er hap pened.)

This nev er hap pened be fore.

(This nev er hap pened.)

This nev er hap pened be fore.

(This nev er hap pened be fore.)

This Never Happened Before β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "This Never Happened Before" by Paul McCartney: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 80 BPM.

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

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About β€œThis Never Happened Before”

Can I sing "This Never Happened Before" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes β€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "This Never Happened Before" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "This Never Happened Before" by Paul McCartney in?
The backing track is in A at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "This Never Happened Before" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "This Never Happened Before"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "This Never Happened Before", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "This Never Happened Before" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "This Never Happened Before"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "This Never Happened Before"?
"This Never Happened Before" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Paul McCartney are available?
Other accompaniments by Paul McCartney: "Maybe I'm Amazed", "Mull Of Kintyre", "New". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "This Never Happened Before" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "This Never Happened Before" by Paul McCartney. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "This Never Happened Before" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "This Never Happened Before" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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