I Don't Want To Miss A Thing

by Aerosmith
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I could (C)stay a wake (G)just to hear you (Am7)breath ing,

watch you (F)smile while you are (C)sleep ing, while you’re (Dm7)far a way and dream ing.

I could (C)spend my life (G)in this sweet sur (Am7)ren der.

I could (F)stay lost in this (C)mo ment for (Dm7)ev er.

Ev ’ry mo ment (Em7)spent with you is a mo ment I (Gsus)treas ure.

Don’t wan na close my eyes,

don’t wan na fall a sleep, ’cause I’d (F)miss you, ba by, and I don’t wan na (G)miss a thing.

’Cause e ven when I (G)dream of you,

the sweet est dream would nev er do.

I’d still (F)miss you, ba by, and I don’t wan na (G)miss a thing.

Lay ing (C)close to you, (G)feel ing your heart (Am7)beat ing,

and I’m (F)won d’ring what you’re dream ing, won d’ring (Dm7)if it’s me you’re see ing.

Then I (C)kiss your eyes and (G)thank God we’re to (Am7)geth er.

I just wan na (Em7)stay with you in this mo ment for ev er, for ev er and ev er.

I don’t wan na (Bb)miss one smile,

I don’t wan na (F)miss one kiss.

I just wan na (Ab)be with you, right here with you, (Eb)just like this.

I just wan na (Bb)hold you close, feel your heart so (F)close to mine,

and just (Cm7)stay here in this mo ment for all the (Gsus)rest of time.

(G)Ba by, ba by.

Don’t wan na close my eyes,

don’t wan na fall a sleep, ’cause I’d (F)miss you, ba by, and I don’t wan na (G)miss a thing.

’Cause e ven when I (G)dream of you,

the sweet est dream would nev er do.

I’d still (F)miss you, ba by, and I don’t wan na (G)miss a thing.

Don’t wan na close my eyes,

don’t wan na fall a sleep, ’cause I’d (F)miss you, ba by, and I don’t wan na (G)miss a thing.

’Cause e ven when I (G)dream of you,

the sweet est dream would nev er do.

I’d still (F)miss you, ba by, and I don’t wan na (G)miss a thing.

I Don't Want To Miss A Thing — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 80 BPM.

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

About “I Don't Want To Miss A Thing”

Can I learn "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" with hands-separate practice in C at 80 BPM.
What key is "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith played in?
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" 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 "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing"?
"I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" was originally performed by Aerosmith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Aerosmith can I play here?
Try "WHAT IT TAKES", "DREAM ON", "DREAM ON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.