Never Say Never

by The Fray
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Lyrics

(Eb)Some things you’re the we don’t talk a bout; rath as er do with out

and just hold the (Ab)smile.

(Ab)Fall ing (Eb)in and out of love, a shamed and proud of, ing, to geth er all the while.

You can (Ab)nev er say nev er while we don’t (Fm)know when.

But (Eb)time and (Dbmaj7)time a gain,

young er now than we were be fore.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

(Eb)Some things you’re the queen of ev ’ry thing.

rath as the eye can see

un der your com (Ab)mand.

(Ab)I will (Eb)be your guard i an.

When all is crum bl ing, I’ll stead y your hand.

while.

You can (Ab)nev er say nev er while we don’t (Fm)know when.

But (Eb)time and (Dbmaj7)time a gain,

young er now than we were be fore.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

We’re pull ing a part

and com ing to geth er a gain and a gain.

We’re grow ing a part, but we pull it to geth er, pull (Ab)it to geth er, to geth er a gain.

(Eb)Ooh.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Don’t let me go.

Never Say Never — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Never Say Never" by The Fray in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Ab, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Never Say Never”

Can I learn "Never Say Never" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Never Say Never" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 80 BPM.
What key is "Never Say Never" by The Fray played in?
Never Say Never is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Never Say Never"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Never Say Never" 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 Say Never"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Never Say Never"?
"Never Say Never" was originally performed by The Fray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Never Say Never"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bbm, C7, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, Fm.
What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Never Say Never"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Never Say Never" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Never Say Never"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Never Say Never" is in the key of Ab at 80 BPM.