(F)Nev er smile at a croc o dile, no you (Bb)can’t get friend ly with a (F)croc o dile.
Don’t be (Dm)tak en in by his wel come grin, he’s im ag in ing how well you’d fit with (G7)in his (C)skin.
(F)Nev er smile at a croc o dile, nev er (Bb)tip your hat and stop to (F)talk a while.
Nev er (Bb)run, walk a (F)way.
Say, “Good (Bb)night,” not “Good (F)day!” Clear the (Bb)aisle and nev er (F)smile at Mis ter (C7)Croc o (F)dile.
(Bbm)You may ver y (F)well be well bred, (Bbm)lots of et i (F)quette in your head, (Bb)but there’s al ways (F)some spe cial (Bbm)case, time, or (F)place, to for (C7)get et i (F)quette.
(F)Croc
(C7)o
(F)dile.
Never Smile At A Crocodile by Jack Lawrence
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Never Smile At A Crocodile" in?
- "Never Smile At A Crocodile" by Jack Lawrence is in the key of F with a tempo of 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Never Smile At A Crocodile" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Never Smile At A Crocodile" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Never Smile At A Crocodile" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Jack Lawrence can I play here?
- Try "NEVER SMILE AT A CROCODILE", "Tenderly". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.