Don't Rush

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

Let’s (D)wake up in the af the ter noon,

pre (D)tend that we’ve got noth ing to do.

No, we don’t have to (Gmaj7)go by an y a gen da;

we can (Gmaj7)make up can our own rules.

I (D)see the way you’re look ing at me.

(D)Babe, you know I’m feel ing it too.

We can just (Gmaj7)light up ev er y can dle,

mm, the cra (Gmaj7)move from room gon to room.

(D)Stop ping ev ’ry min ute (Dmaj7)just be cause you’re in it, (D7)wish ing ev ’ry day was Sun day.

You’re right next to me.

That’s how it’s sup posed (A6)to be.

Just (Gmaj7)hang ing on ev er y touch.

Ba by, don’t rush.

No, no,

ba by, don’t rush.

(D)Throw ing the map out the win dow.

pre (D)tak ing the long way ing a round

No, to a se cret (Gmaj7)place where no one can find us,

a lit tle (Gmaj7)place we can call our own.

Come (D)o ver here and take a pic ture,

(D)some thing we can hang on it to.

We can look (Gmaj7)back and try to re mem ber

all the cra (Gmaj7)zy things we’re gon na do.

(D)Stop ping ev ’ry min ute (Dmaj7)just be cause you’re in it, (D7)wish ing ev ’ry day was Sun day.

You’re right next to me.

That’s how it’s sup posed (A6)to be.

Just (Gmaj7)hang ing on ev er y touch.

Ba by, don’t rush.

No, no,

ba by, don’t rush.

(Fmaj7)Stop ping ev ’ry min ute just be cause you’re in it, (F7)wish ing ev ’ry day was Sun day.

You’re right next to me.

That’s how it’s sup posed (C6)to be.

(F)Stop ping ev ’ry min ute (Fmaj7)just be cause you’re in it, (F7)wish ing ev ’ry day was Sun day.

You’re right next to me.

That’s how it’s sup posed (C6)to be,

just (Bbmaj7)hang ing on ev er y touch.

Ba by, don’t rush.

No, no,

ba by don’t rush.

Ba by, don’t rush.

No, no,

ba by, don’t rush.

Don't Rush — Piano Lead Sheet

"Don't Rush" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 96 BPM.

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

About “Don't Rush”

Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Rush" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Don't Rush" is in D.
What key is "Don't Rush" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Don't Rush is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Rush"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Rush" 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 Rush"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Rush"?
"Don't Rush" was originally performed by Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Don't Rush" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Don't Rush" is in the key of D at 96 BPM.
What chords are in "Don't Rush"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.