Never Say Goodbye

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

As I sit in this smok y room, the night a bout to end, ing cool, with a I pass my time with stran gers, o, but this (D)bot tle’s my on ly friend.

to go.

Re mem ber when we used to park on But ler Street out in the dark, but the re mem ber when we lost the keys song and you lost more than that in my back seat, be lieve it.

Re mem ber when we used to talk and a bout bust ing out, we’d break their hearts.

To (G)geth (D)er

for (G)ev (D)er, nev er (A)say good bye,

nev er (C#m)say good bye.

(D)You and me and my old friends (Dm)hop ing it would nev er end, (A)say good bye,

nev er (C#m)say good bye,

(D)hold in’ on, we got to try, (Dm)hold in’ on to nev er say good bye.

Re mem ber days of skip ping school, the rac ing cars and be ing cool, with a six pack my and a ra di o, we this (D)bot did n’t need no place to go.

Re mem ber at the prom that night, on you and me we had a fight, but the band they ber played our fa vor ite song and I held you in my arms my so strong.

be lieve We danced so ber close, we danced so slow, and I swore I’d nev er let you go.

hearts.

To (G)geth (D)er

for (G)ev (D)er, nev er (A)say good bye,

nev er (C#m)say good bye.

(D)You and me and my old friends (Dm)hop ing it would nev er end, (A)say good bye,

nev er (C#m)say good bye,

(D)hold in’ on, we got to try, (Dm)hold in’ on to nev er say good bye.

(G)Oh, I (Dm)hold in’ on to nev er say good (A)bye

ey ey (C#m7)eye.

Never Say Goodbye — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Never Say Goodbye" by Bon Jovi: 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 A, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Never Say Goodbye”

What key is "Never Say Goodbye" by Bon Jovi played in?
Never Say Goodbye is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Never Say Goodbye"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Never Say Goodbye" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Never Say Goodbye"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Never Say Goodbye"?
"Never Say Goodbye" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Never Say Goodbye"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, C#m, C#m7, D, Dm, F, F6, Faug, +2 more.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Never Say Goodbye" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Never Say Goodbye" by Bon Jovi. 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 Say Goodbye" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 Say Goodbye" 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.