I Won't Last A Day Without You

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

Day af ter (Bm7)day I must (C)face a world of (C)strang ers where I (Em9)don’t be long.

I’m (Am7)not that strong.

It’s nice to (Bm7)know that there’s (C)some one I can (C)turn to who will (Em9)al ways care,

you’re (Am7)al ways there.

When there’s (G)no get ting (G)o ver that (C)rain bow, when my (G)small est of (G)dreams won’t come (C)true,

I can (G)take all the (G)mad ness the (C)world has to (G)give, but I (Am7)won’t last a (D)day with out (G)you.

So man y (Bm7)times when the (C)cit y seems to (C)be with out a (Em9)friend ly face,

a (Am7)lone ly place.

It’s nice to (Bm7)know that you’ll (C)be there if I (C)need you and you’ll (Em9)al ways smile,

it’s (Am7)all worth while.

When there’s (G)no get ting (G)o ver that (C)rain bow,

when my (G)small est of (G)dreams won’t come (C)true,

I can (G)take all the (G)mad ness the (C)world has to (G)give, but I (Am7)won’t last a (D)day with out (G)you.

(G)you.

(Em7)Touch me (A7)and I end up (Dmaj7)sing ing.

(Em7)Trou bles seem to (A7)up and dis ap (B)pear.

You (C#m7)touch me (F#7)with the love you’re (B)bring ing.

(G#m7)I can’t real ly (A)lose when you’re (B)near.

(When you’re (Am7)near (D7)my (G)love.) If all my (Bm7)friends have for (C)got ten half their (C)prom is es they’re (Em9)not un kind,

just (Am7)hard to find.

One look at (Bm7)you and I (C)know that I could (C)learn to live with (Em9)out the rest,

I (Am7)found the best.

When there’s (G)no get ting (G)o ver that (C)rain bow,

when my (G)small est of (G)dreams won’t come (C)true,

I can (G)take all the (G)mad ness the (C)world has to (G)give, but I (Am7)won’t last a (Am7)day with out (G)you.

When there’s (G)no get ting (G)o ver that (C)rain bow,

when my (G)small est of (G)dreams won’t come (C)true,

I can (G)take all the (G)mad ness the (C)world has to (G)give, but I (Am7)won’t last a (Am7)day with out (G)you.

When there’s (Am7)won’t last a (Am7)day

with out (G)you.

I Won't Last A Day Without You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Won't Last A Day Without You" by Carpenters: 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Won't Last A Day Without You”

What key is "I Won't Last A Day Without You" by Carpenters played in?
I Won't Last A Day Without You 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 "I Won't Last A Day Without You"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Won't Last A Day Without You" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "I Won't Last A Day Without You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Won't Last A Day Without You"?
"I Won't Last A Day Without You" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Won't Last A Day Without You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Won't Last A Day Without You" by Carpenters. 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 "I Won't Last A Day Without You" 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 "I Won't Last A Day Without You" 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.