Can a complete beginner play "Neither One Of Us"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Neither One Of Us" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Neither One Of Us"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Neither One Of Us" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Neither One Of Us — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Neither One Of Us" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

It’s sad to think we’re not gon na (Gm7)make it, and it’s (Gm7)got ten to the point where (C7)we just can’t (Fmaj7)fake it. But for (Bb)some un god ly rea son, we (Bb)just won’t let it die. I guess (F)nei ther one of us wants to be the first to say good (F)bye. I keep (Fmaj7)won d’ring what I’ll do with (Gm7)out you. And I (Gm7)guess you must be (Gm7)won der ing that (Fmaj7)same thing, too. So we (Bb)go on to (Am)geth er, liv ing a (Bb)lie, be cause (F)nei ther one of us wants to be the first to say good (F)bye. (Bb)Ev ’ry time I find the nerve to say I’m (Fmaj7)leav in’, old (Gm)mem o ries get in the (Fmaj7)way. Lord knows it’s on ly me that I’m de (Am)ceiv ing; when it (Dm)comes to say ing good (C#)bye, that’s a (G7)word I just can’t (Gm)say. There can (F)be no way this can have a hap py (Gm)end ing. So we (C7)just go on hurt ing and pre (Fmaj7)tend ing, and con (Bb)vinc ing our selves to (Am7)give it just one more (Bb)try. Be cause (F)nei ther one of us wants to be the one to say good (Dm)bye; be cause (F)nei ther one of us wants to be the first to say good (F)bye.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: Bb
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips

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How to Play "Neither One Of Us" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.