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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Never Gonna Give You Up" 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, 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Never Gonna Give You Up"?
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 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 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 Gonna Give You Up". Key of D, 120 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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