Don't Ever Leave Me

by Jerome Kern
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(F)I was cre (F6)at ed for (Bb6)one man a (C7)lone;

(F)It was n’t (F6)eas y to (Gm7)find.

(A)Now that I found him, I (E7)won der just how

(Am)I could (A)have lived

(E7)right up to now;

(A)Now I am some thing com (E7)plet ed by you,

(Am)I am (A)no one,

(C9)just part of two.

(F)Don’t ev er leave me, (Gm7)now that you’re here!

(F)Here is where you be (Gm7)long.

(F)Ev ’ry thing seems so (Gm7)right when you’re near,

(F)When you’re a (Gm7)way it’s (C7)all (F)wrong.

(Am)I’m so de pen dent (E)When I need com fort (Am)I al ways run to you.

(F)Don’t ev er leave me!

(Gm7)’Cause if you do,

(F)I’ll have no (Gm7)one to (C7)run (F)to.

(F)Don’t ev er leave me, (Gm7)now that you’re here!

(F)Here is where you be (Gm7)long.

(F)Ev ’ry thing seems so (Gm7)right when you’re near,

(F)When you’re a (Gm7)way it’s (C7)all (F)wrong.

(Am)I’m so de pen dent (E)When I need com fort (Am)I al ways run to you.

(F)Don’t ev er leave me!

(Gm7)’Cause if you do,

(F)I’ll have no (Gm7)one to (C7)run (F)to.

(F)to.

Don't Ever Leave Me by Jerome Kern

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Don't Ever Leave Me

What key is "Don't Ever Leave Me" in?
"Don't Ever Leave Me" by Jerome Kern is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Don't Ever Leave Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Don't Ever Leave Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Don't Ever Leave Me"?
This arrangement of "Don't Ever Leave Me" uses 15 chords: A, Am, Am7, B7, Bb6, C#m, C7, C9, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Don't Ever Leave Me" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?
Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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