Never Gonna Give You Up

by Rick Astley
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Lyrics

We’ve We’re no stran gers to love, so long.

you know the rules ing, and (A)so do I.

to say it.

A full com mit ment’s what I’m think ing of;

you would n’t get this from (Em)an y oth er (A)guy.

(G6)I

just wan na (A6)tell you how I’m feel ing;

don’t got ta make you un der stand.

Nev er gon na (Em9)give you up, nev er gon na (F#m9)let you down.

Nev er gon na (Em7)run a round and de (F#m7)sert you.

(Bm7)Nev er gon na (Em7)make you cry, nev er gon na (F#m7)say good bye.

Nev er gon na (Em9)tell a lie and (F#m7)hurt you.

We’ve known each oth er to love, so long.

Your heart’s been ach ing, but (A)you’re too shy to say it.

In side we both know what’s been go ing on.

We know the game, and we’re (Em)an gon na play (A)it.

(G6)And

if you ask (A6)tell me how I’m feel ing,

don’t tell me you’re too blind to see.

Nev er gon na (Em9)give you up, nev er gon na (F#m9)let you down.

Nev er gon na (Em7)run a round and de (F#m7)sert you.

(Bm7)Nev er gon na (Em7)make you cry, nev er gon na (F#m7)say good bye.

Nev er gon na (Em9)tell a lie and (F#m7)hurt you.

(F#m7)hurt you.

(Bm7)Nev er gon na (Em9)give you up, nev er gon na (F#m9)let you down.

Nev er gon na (Em7)run a round and de (F#m7)sert you.

(Bm7)Nev er gon na (Em9)make you cry, nev er gon na (F#m7)say good bye.

Nev er gon na (Em9)tell a lie and (F#m7)hurt you.

(Em11)(Ooh,

(Bm7)give you (A)up.)

(Em11)(Ooh,

(Bm7)give you (A)up.)

(Bm7)give you (A)up.)

(Em9)give you up, nev er gon na (F#m9)let you down.

Nev er gon na (Em7)run a round and de (F#m7)sert you.

(Bm7)Nev er gon na (Em9)make you cry, nev er gon na (F#m7)say good bye.

Nev er gon na (Em9)tell a lie and (F#m7)hurt you.

(Bm7)Nev er gon na (Em9)give you up, nev er gon na (F#m9)let you down.

Nev er gon na (Em7)run a round and de (F#m7)sert you.

(Bm7)Nev er gon na (Em9)make you cry, nev er gon na (F#m7)say good bye.

Nev er gon na (Em9)tell a lie and (F#m7)hurt you.

(Bm7)Nev er gon na (F#m7)hurt (Bm7)you

Never Gonna Give You Up — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 120 BPM.

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

About “Never Gonna Give You Up”

What key is "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley played in?
Never Gonna Give You Up 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 Gonna Give You Up"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Never Gonna Give You Up" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Never Gonna Give You Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Never Gonna Give You Up"?
"Never Gonna Give You Up" was originally performed by Rick Astley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Never Gonna Give You Up"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A6, Bm, Bm7, D, Em, Em7, Em9, +5 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "Never Gonna Give You Up" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Never Gonna Give You Up" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Never Gonna Give You Up" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.