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(N)ev er can say good bye,
no, no, no, no.
I
nev er can say good bye.
E ven (Dmaj7)though the pain and heart ache seem to (Am7)fol low me wher ev er I go, but though I (Dmaj7)tried and tried to hide my feel ings, they (Am7)al ways seem to show.
Then you (Dmaj7)try to say you’re leav ing me, and I (Am7)al ways have to say, “No, tell me (Gmaj7)why
is it so?”
(Em7)But I
(N)ev er can say good bye,
no, no, no, no.
I
nev er can say good bye.
Ev ’ry (Dmaj7)time I think I’ve had e and start (Am7)head low ing wher for na the door, but there’s a (Dmaj7)ver y strange vi bra tion that pierc ing (Am7)me right to the core.
It says, (Dmaj7)“Turn a round, you fool.
up; You and you (Am7)love her more to and more.” Tell me (Gmaj7)why
is it so?
(Em7)But I
Don’t wan na let you go.
I nev er can say good bye, girl.
I (Ebmaj7)nev er can say good (D)bye, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Oh, I nev er can say good bye, girl.
I (Ebmaj7)nev er can say good (D)bye, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Don’t wan na let you go.
I nev er can say good bye, girl.
I (Ebmaj7)nev er can say good (D)bye, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
I nev er can say good bye, girl.
I (Ebmaj7)nev er can say good (D)bye, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
I nev er can say good bye, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Never Can Say Goodbye — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Never Can Say Goodbye" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 70 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Never Can Say Goodbye”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Never Can Say Goodbye" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Never Can Say Goodbye" is in D.
- What key is "Never Can Say Goodbye" by The Jackson 5 played in?
- Never Can Say Goodbye is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Never Can Say Goodbye"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Never Can Say Goodbye" 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 "Never Can Say Goodbye"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Never Can Say Goodbye"?
- "Never Can Say Goodbye" was originally performed by The Jackson 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Never Can Say Goodbye"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, D, Dm7, Dmaj7, E7, Ebmaj7, Em7, Gmaj7.
- What other songs by The Jackson 5 can I play here?
- Try "I WANT YOU BACK/ABC/ THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "MAYBE TOMORROW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Never Can Say Goodbye" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Never Can Say Goodbye" is in the key of D at 70 BPM.
- What chords are in "Never Can Say Goodbye"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.