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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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 β€œNever 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 there a karaoke version of "Never Tear Us Apart" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Never Tear Us Apart" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Never Tear Us Apart" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.