Other arrangements of Never Gone
Pick a learning view.
The (F)things we did.
The (Dm7)things we said keep (Csus)com in’ back to me and make me smile a gain.
You (F)showed me how to (Dm7)face the truth.
will (Csus)Ev ’ry thing that’s good in me, I (Bbsus2)owe to you.
Though the dis tance that’s be tween us now may seem to be too far,
it will nev er sep ar ate us.
(F)Deep in side I know you are
nev er gone,
nev er far.
In my heart is where you are.
Al ways close
ev ’ry day,
ev ’ry step a long the way.
(Dm7)E ven though for (C)now we’ve got to (F)say good bye,
(Dm7)I know you will (C)be for ev er (F)in my life.
Nev er gone.
I (F)walk a long these (Dm7)emp ty streets, keep (Csus)there is not a sec ond you’re not here with me.
The (F)love you gave, the (Dm7)grace you showed will (Csus)al ways be my strength and be my (Bbsus2)cor ner stone.
Some how dis you found a way to see the best I have in me.
As long nev as time goes on, I (F)swear to you that you will be
nev er gone,
nev er far.
In my heart is where you are.
Al ways close
ev ’ry day,
ev ’ry step a long the way.
(Dm7)E ven though for (C)now we’ve got to (F)say good bye,
(Dm7)I know you will (C)be for ev er (F)in my life.
Nev er gone.
I
(C)from (Bb)me.
If there’s one thing I be lieve.
I be lieve I will see you some where down the road a gain.
Nev er gone,
nev er far.
In my heart is where you are.
Al ways close
ev ’ry day,
ev ’ry step a long the way.
(Em7)E ven though for (D)now we’ve got to (G)say good bye,
(Em7)I know you will (D)be for ev er (G)in my life.
Nev er gone,
nev er far.
In my heart is where you are.
Al ways close
ev ’ry day,
ev ’ry step a long the way.
Nev er gone,
nev er far.
In my heart is where you are.
Never Gone — Simple Sheet Music
"Never Gone" 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 Bb, 115 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 Gone”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Never Gone"?
- 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 Gone" by Backstreet Boys played in?
- Never Gone is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Never Gone"?
- The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Never Gone" 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 Gone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Never Gone"?
- "Never Gone" was originally performed by Backstreet Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Never Gone"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Am, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, Cmaj9, Csus4, D, +9 more.
- What other songs by Backstreet Boys can I play here?
- Try "I WANT IT THAT WAY", "INCOMPLETE", "AS LONG AS YOU LOVE ME". 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 Gone". Key of Bb, 115 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.
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