Never On The Day You Leave

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Never On The Day You Leave" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Never On The Day You Leave”

Where are the chord symbols for "Never On The Day You Leave" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Never On The Day You Leave" is in D.
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.
Does "Never On The Day You Leave" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Never On The Day You Leave" is in the key of D at 70 BPM.
What chords are in "Never On The Day You Leave"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.