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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Never Smile At A Crocodile" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 88 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Never Smile At A Crocodile”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Never Smile At A Crocodile"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Never Smile At A Crocodile" by Jack Lawrence played in?
- Never Smile At A Crocodile is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Never Smile At A Crocodile". Key of F, 88 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.