Never Smile At A Crocodile

by Jack Lawrence
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Never Smile At A Crocodile" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 106 BPM.

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

About “Never Smile At A Crocodile

Why does "Never Smile At A Crocodile" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Never Smile At A Crocodile".
What key is "Never Smile At A Crocodile" by Jack Lawrence played in?
Never Smile At A Crocodile is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Never Smile At A Crocodile"?
The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Never Smile At A Crocodile" 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 Smile At A Crocodile"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Never Smile At A Crocodile"?
"Never Smile At A Crocodile" was originally performed by Jack Lawrence. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jack Lawrence can I play here?
Try "NEVER SMILE AT A CROCODILE", "Tenderly". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Never Smile At A Crocodile"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Never Smile At A Crocodile".
Can I see all the notes in "Never Smile At A Crocodile"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 106 BPM.

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