Never Gonna Let You Go

by Sergio Mendes
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Lyrics

I was as wrong as I could be

to let you get a way from me.

I’ll re gret that move for as (Eb)long as I’m liv in’.

But now that I’ve come to see the light, all I wan na do is make things (C)right.

So just (G)say the word

and (C)tell me that I’m for giv en.

And (Bb)you and me, we’re gon na be bet ter (Gm7)than we were be fore.

I (C)loved you then but now I in tend to (F#m7)o pen up and (B)love you e ven more.

This (D#)time you can be sure.

I’m (Fm7)nev er gon na let you go.

I’m gon na hold you in my arms for ev er.

Gon na try and make up for the times

I hurt you so.

(Bb)Gon

(C)na

(F#m7)hold your bod y close to mine.

From this day on, we’re gon na be to geth er.

Oh, I (D)swear this time, I’m (E)nev er gon na let you go.

Look ing back, now it seems so clear.

I had it all when you were here.

Oh, you gave it all and I (Eb)took it for grant ed.

But if there’s some feel ing left in you,

some flick er of love that still shines (C)through,

So let’s (G)talk it out.

Let’s (C)talk a bout sec ond chanc es.

And (Bb)wait and see, it’s gon na be

sweet er (Gm7)than it was be fore.

I (C)gave some then but now I in tend to (F#m7)ded i cate my (B)self to giv in’ more.

This (D#)time you can be sure.

I’m (Fm7)nev er gon na let you go.

I’m gon na hold you in my arms for ev er.

Gon na try and make up for the times

I hurt you so.

(Bb)Gon (C)na

(F#m7)hold your bod y close to mine.

From this day on, we’re gon na be to geth er.

Oh, I (D)swear this time, I’m (E)nev er gon na let you go.

Oh,

so if (Dm7)you just say you (G7)want me to, I’m (Em7)nev er gon na let you go.

I’m gon na hold you in my arms for ev er.

Gon na try and make up for the times I hurt you so.

(A)Gon (B)na (Fm7)hold your bod y close to mine.

From this day on, we’re gon na be to geth er.

Oh, I (Db)swear this time,

I’m (Eb)nev er gon na let you go.

(Bbm7)Nev er gon na let you go.

(Ab)Hold you in my arms for ev er.

Gon na try and make up for the times I hurt you so.

(Bbm7)Hold your bod y close to mine.

(Ab)Al ways gon na be to geth er.

Oh, I swear this time,

I’m (Ab)nev er gon na let you go.

(Bbm7)Nev er gon na let you go.

(Ab)Hold you in my arms for ev er.

Gon na try and make up for the times I hurt you so.

(Bbm7)Hold your bod y close to mine.

(Ab)Al ways gon na be to geth er.

Oh, I swear this time,

I’m (Ab)nev er gon na let you go.

Never Gonna Let You Go — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Never Gonna Let You Go" by Sergio Mendes: 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 F#, 100 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 Let You Go”

What key is "Never Gonna Let You Go" by Sergio Mendes played in?
Never Gonna Let You Go is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Never Gonna Let You Go"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Never Gonna Let You Go" 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 Let You Go"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Never Gonna Let You Go"?
"Never Gonna Let You Go" was originally performed by Sergio Mendes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Never Gonna Let You Go"?
This arrangement uses 40 chords: A, A#m7, Ab, Abmaj7, Adom, Am7, Amaj7, B, +32 more.
What other songs by Sergio Mendes can I play here?
Try "MAS QUE NADA", "MAS QUE NADA", "Mas Que Nada". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Never Gonna Let You Go" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Never Gonna Let You Go" by Sergio Mendes. 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 Let You Go" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F#, 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 Let You Go" 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.