Never Smile At A Crocodile

by Jack Lawrence
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(F)Nev er smile (C7)at a (F)croc o dile, no, you (Bb)can’t get friend ly with a (F)croc o dile.

(A7)Don’t be (Dm)tak en in (A7)by his (Dm)wel come grin, he’s im (G7)ag in ing how well you’d fit with (C)in his (C7)skin.

(F)Nev er smile (C7)at a (F)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 (F)Croc (C7)o (F)dile.

(Bb)You may ver y (F7)well be well bred,

(Bb)lots of et i (F7)quette in your head,

(Bb)but there’s al ways (F)some spe cial (Bb)case, time or (F)place to for (C7)get et i (F)quette.

(F)Croc (C7)o (F)dile.

Never Smile At A Crocodile — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Never Smile At A Crocodile" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 88 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Never Smile At A Crocodile

Can I play "Never Smile At A Crocodile" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Never Smile At A Crocodile" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Never Smile At A Crocodile" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 chords are used in "Never Smile At A Crocodile"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, F7, G7.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Never Smile At A Crocodile"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Never Smile At A Crocodile" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Never Smile At A Crocodile"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Never Smile At A Crocodile" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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