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 β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Never Say Goodbye" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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 β€œNever Say Goodbye”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Never Say Goodbye"?
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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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 β€” 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 β€” 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 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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Never Say Goodbye". Key of A, 90 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 β€” 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.