Never Tear Us Apart

by INXS
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Lyrics

Don’t (Am7)ask me

what you (F)know is true.

Don’t have to (Dm)tell you

I (F)love your pre cious heart.

(C)I,

I was (C)stand ing,

you were (C)there.

Two worlds col (C)lid ed

and they could (G)nev er tear us a part.

We could live

for a (F)thou sand years,

but if I (Dm)hurt you,

I’d make (F)wine

from your tears.

I (Am)told you

that we (F)could fly

’cause we (Dm)all have wings,

but (F)some of us don’t know why.

I was

(C)I,

I was (C)stand ing,

mm, you were (C)there.

Two worlds col (C)lid ded

and they could (G)nev er tear us a part.

(C)You,

you were (C)stand ing,

mm, I was (C)there.

Two worlds col (C)lid ded

and they could (G)nev er tear us a part.

Never Tear Us Apart — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Never Tear Us Apart" 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 C, 96 BPM.

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

About “Never Tear Us Apart

Why does "Never Tear Us Apart" 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 Tear Us Apart".
What key is "Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS played in?
Never Tear Us Apart is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Never Tear Us Apart"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Never Tear Us Apart" 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 Tear Us Apart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Never Tear Us Apart"?
"Never Tear Us Apart" was originally performed by INXS. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by INXS can I play here?
Try "NEED YOU TONIGHT", "NEW SENSATION", "DEVIL INSIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Never Tear Us Apart"?
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 Tear Us Apart".
Can I see all the notes in "Never Tear Us Apart"?
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 C at 96 BPM.

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