I Won't Last A Day Without You

by Carpenters
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Won't Last A Day Without You" by Carpenters 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 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”

Can I learn "I Won't Last A Day Without You" 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 Won't Last A Day Without You" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Won't Last A Day Without You"?
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 Won't Last A Day Without You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Won't Last A Day Without You"?
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 Won't Last A Day Without You" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.