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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Never Can Say Goodbye" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Never Can Say Goodbye"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Never Can Say Goodbye". Key of D, 70 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.