What key is "Don't Turn Around" in?

"Don't Turn Around" by Ace Of Base is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Don't Turn Around" 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 Turn Around" 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 Turn Around"?

This arrangement of "Don't Turn Around" uses 9 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, Em6, F#, F#7, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Don't Turn Around" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Ace Of Base can I play here?

Try "ALL THAT SHE WANTS", "THE SIGN", "The Sign". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I won’t If you wan na (D)leave, a round me

I won’t beg you to stay.

And if you got ta (D)go, dar lin’,

may be it’s bet ter that way.

I’m gon na be strong, I’m gon na do fine, don’t wor ry a bout this heart of mine.

But don’t turn a round, ’cause you’re gon na see my heart break in’.

(Em6)Don’t turn a round, I don’t want you see in’ me cry.

(Em6)Just walk a way, it’s tear in’ me a part that you’re leav in’.

I’m let ting you (C)go,

but I won’t let you (Bm)know.

I won’t let you (Bm)know.

I won’t miss you wan na (D)arms a round me

I won’t hold ing me tight.

And if you ev er (D)think a me

just know that I’ll be al right.

I’m gon na be strong, I’m gon na do fine, don’t wor ry a bout this heart of mine.

But Don’t turn a round, ’cause you’re gon na see my heart break in’.

(Em6)Don’t turn a round, I don’t want you see in’ me cry.

(Em6)Just walk a way, it’s tear in’ me a part that you’re leav in’.

I’m let ting you (C)go,

but I won’t let you (Bm)know.

I won’t let you (Bm)know.

(A)but I won’t let you (CN.C.)know.

I wish I could scream out loud that I love you.

I wish I could say to you, (A)“Don’t go.”

Don’t turn a round, ba by, don’t turn a round.

Don’t turn a round.

Just walk a (Bm)way.

Still the thought that you’re leav in’, I’m let ting you go.

Don't Turn Around by Ace Of Base

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Don't Turn Around”

What key is "Don't Turn Around" in?: "Don't Turn Around" by Ace Of Base is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Don't Turn Around" 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 Turn Around" 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 Turn Around"?: This arrangement of "Don't Turn Around" uses 9 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, Em6, F#, F#7, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Don't Turn Around" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ace Of Base can I play here?: Try "ALL THAT SHE WANTS", "THE SIGN", "The Sign". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.