Other arrangements of Never On The Day You Leave
Pick a learning view.
No it’s (G)nev er on the day you leave
that you (A)won der what you still be lieve in.
And you (G)can’t re mem ber (D)why you said good bye.
You’ll hear an (G)old fam il i ar sound
and hope it’s (Bm)her when you (D)turn a round
but (Bm)nev er,
(A)nev er on the day you leave.
(G)Love grows in
the (D)time it’s been
since (Bm)you last heard her say
she’ll (G)cut her hair
and (D)move som where.
She don’t (Bm)owe you an y thing.
No it’s (D)nev er on the day you leave, that you you can (D)tell how it’s gon na be
to watch a (G)girl be come a ghost be fore your eyes.
You’ll wish you’d (G)giv en her it one more kiss
to put a (Bm)way for a (D)night like this
but (Bm)nev er,
(A)nev er on the day you leave.
(G)Love grows in
the (D)time it’s been
since (Bm)you last held her hand.
She’ll fight for (G)you like hell
then (D)force her self
to (Bm)like some oth er man.
No it’s
No (Bm)nev er,
(A)nev er on the day you leave.
So (E)may be you’d be bet ter off to write her
and (E)leave a lit tle note right there be side her
that says (E)may be we’re not per fect but I’ll (G)be
damned if I (A)ev er leave.
Damned if I (A)ev er leave.
Damned if I (G)ev er leave.
Never On The Day You Leave — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Never On The Day You Leave" by John Mayer: 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, 70 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Never On The Day You Leave”
- What key is "Never On The Day You Leave" by John Mayer played in?
- Never On The Day You Leave 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 On The Day You Leave"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Never On The Day You Leave" 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 On The Day You Leave"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Never On The Day You Leave"?
- "Never On The Day You Leave" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Never On The Day You Leave"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, D, Dsus2, Dsus4, E, Esus4, G.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Never On The Day You Leave" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Never On The Day You Leave" by John Mayer. 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 On The Day You Leave" 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 On The Day You Leave" 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.


