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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Never Smile At A Crocodile" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Never Smile At A Crocodile" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Never Smile At A Crocodile" is in Bb.
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.
Does "Never Smile At A Crocodile" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Never Smile At A Crocodile" is in the key of Bb at 106 BPM.
What chords are in "Never Smile At A Crocodile"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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