Forever

by Papa Roach
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Lyrics

In the bright (Dm)est hour of my dark (F)est day

I re (C)al ized what is wrong (Bb)with me.

time Can’t get o (Dm)ver you.

Can’t get through (F)to you.

It’s been a (C)hel ter skel ter (Bb)ro mance from the start.

Take these mem (F)o ries that are haunt (C)ing me of a pa (Bb)per man cut in to shreds

by his own pair of scis sors.

He’ll (C)nev er for give her.

He’ll (Bb)nev er for give her.

Be cause (D5)days come and go

but my (C5)feel ings for you are for ev (Bb5)er.

Be cause (D5)days come and go

but my (C5)feel ings for you are for ev (Bb5)er.

Sit tin’ by (Dm)a fire on a lone (F)ly night

hang in’ (C)o ver from an oth (Bb)er good time with an oth (Dm)er girl, lit tle dirt (F)y girl.

It’s You should (C)lis ten to this (Bb)sto ry of a life.

You’re my her (F)o in.

In this mo (C)ment I’m lone ly, ful (Bb)fill in’ my dark est dreams.

All these drugs, all these wom en.

I’m (C)nev er for giv in’ this (Bb)bro ken heart of mine.

Be cause (D5)days come and go

but my (C5)feel ings for you are for ev (Bb5)er.

Be cause (D5)days come and go

but my (C5)feel ings for you are for ev (Bb5)er.

Sit tin’ by (Bb5)er.

(F5)One (E5)last (D5)kiss

be (F5)fore (E5)I (C5)go.

(F5)Dry (E5)your (Bb5)tears.

(F5)It is (E5)time to let you (A5)go.

(F5)One (E5)last (D5)kiss

be (F5)fore (E5)I (C5)go.

(F5)Dry (E5)your (Bb5)tears.

(F5)It is (E5)time to let you (A5)go.

(F5)One (E5)last (A5)go.

Be cause (D5)days come and go

but my (C5)feel ings for you are for ev (Bb5)er.

Be cause (D5)days come and go

but my (C5)feel ings for you are for ev (Bb5)er.

(F5)One (E5)last (D5)kiss

be fore I (C5)go.

Dry your (D5)tears.

It is time to let you (Bb5)go.

(F5)One (E5)last (D5)kiss

be fore I (C6/9)go.

Dry your (D5)tears.

It is time to let you (Bbmaj7)go.

One last (CN.C.)kiss.

Forever — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Forever" by Papa Roach: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 105 BPM.

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

About “Forever”

What key is "Forever" by Papa Roach played in?
Forever is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Forever"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Forever" 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 "Forever"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Forever"?
"Forever" was originally performed by Papa Roach. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Forever"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Apow, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbpow, C, C6, Cpow, Dm, +6 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "Forever" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Forever" by Papa Roach. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Forever" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Forever" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.