Don't Blink

by Kenny Chesney
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Well, I turned on the eve nin’ news, saw a old man (B)be in’ in ter viewed; and said,

turn in’ (B)a hun dred and two to day.

’Cause when your They asked him, “What’s (B)the se cret to life?” you can’t He looked up from (B)his old pipe, Take ev ’ry laughed and said, “All I can say is:

Don’t (E)blink.

Just like that, you’re six years old (B)and you take a nap and you wake up and (B)you’re twen ty five, then your high school sweet heart (B)be comes your wife.

Don’t blink.

(B)You just might miss your ba bies grow (B)in’ like mine did,

turn in’ in (B)to moms and dads, next (A)thing you know, your bet ter half of fif ty years is there in bed and you’re (A)pray in’ God takes (E)you in stead.

(F#m7)Trust me, friend, a hun dred years goes (B)fast er than you think.

So, don’t (E)blink.”

Well, I was glued to my T V when it looked like (B)he looked in at me and said,

“Best in’ (B)start put tin’ and first things first.

’Cause when your They hour him, glass (B)runs se of sand, life?” you can’t He flip it ver, (B)start a gain.

Take ev ’ry breath God gives you for it’s worth.

is:

Don’t (E)blink.

Just like that, you’re six years old (B)and you take a nap and you wake up and (B)you’re twen ty five, then your high school sweet heart (B)be comes your wife.

Don’t blink.

(B)You just might miss your ba bies grow (B)in’ like mine did,

turn in’ in (B)to moms and dads, next (A)thing you know, your bet ter half of fif ty years is there in bed and you’re (A)pray in’ God takes (E)you in stead.

(F#m7)Trust me, friend, a hun dred years goes (B)fast er than you think.

So, don’t (E)blink.”

So, I’ve been try’n’ to (F#m9)slow it down,

I’ve been try’n’ to (E)take it in

in this here to day, gone to mor row world we’re (B)liv in’ in.

“Don’t (E)blink.”

No, don’t blink.

Don’t blink.

Life goes (A)fast er than you (B)think.

So, don’t blink.

Life goes (A)fast er than you (B)think.

Don’t blink.

Don’t blink.

Life goes (A)fast er than you think.

Don't Blink — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Don't Blink" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 150 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Don't Blink

Why does "Don't Blink" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Don't Blink".
What key is "Don't Blink" by Kenny Chesney played in?
Don't Blink is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Blink"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Blink" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Blink"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Blink"?
"Don't Blink" was originally performed by Kenny Chesney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Blink"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, E, F#m7, F#m9.
What other songs by Kenny Chesney can I play here?
Try "THERE GOES MY LIFE", "COME OVER", "BETTER AS A MEMORY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Don't Blink"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Don't Blink".
Can I see all the notes in "Don't Blink"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 150 BPM.

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