What key is "I'll Never Smile Again" in?

"I'll Never Smile Again" by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I'll Never Smile Again" 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 "I'll Never Smile Again" 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.

How long does it take to learn "I'll Never Smile Again" on piano?

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

Lyrics

I’ll nev er (Gm7)smile a gain

un til I smile at (Fmaj7)you.

I’ll nev er (Gm7)laugh a gain,

what good would it (Bb6)do?

For (C9)tears would fill my (B)eyes,

(F)my (C)heart would re a (Fmaj7)lize

(E9)that (E7)our ro mance

is (Gm7)through.

I’ll nev er (Gm7)love a gain;

I’m so in love with (F)you.

I’ll nev er (Gm7)thrill a gain

to some bod y (Fdim)new.

With (Bbmaj7)in

(Bb6)my (Bbm)heart

(Eb)I (F)know I will nev er (D7)start

to (Gm7)smile a gain

un til I (Db)smile (C9)at (C7sus)you.

I'll Never Smile Again by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I'll Never Smile Again”

What key is "I'll Never Smile Again" in?: "I'll Never Smile Again" by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'll Never Smile Again" 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 "I'll Never Smile Again" 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.
How long does it take to learn "I'll Never Smile Again" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.