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.

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Don't Ever Leave Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Don't Ever Leave Me" 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 Bb, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Don't Ever Leave Me

Why does "Don't Ever Leave Me" 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 Ever Leave Me".
What key is "Don't Ever Leave Me" by Jerome Kern played in?
Don't Ever Leave Me is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Ever Leave Me"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Ever Leave Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Ever Leave Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Ever Leave Me"?
"Don't Ever Leave Me" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Ever Leave Me"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Am, Am7, B7, Bb6, C#m, C7, C9, +7 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Don't Ever Leave Me"?
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 Ever Leave Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Don't Ever Leave Me"?
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 Bb at 110 BPM.

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