Can a complete beginner play "Never Too Far"?

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 Too Far" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Never Too Far"?

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 Too Far" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Never Too Far — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Never Too Far" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 72 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(CN.C.)You’re with (C)me till the (F)bit ter end; what we (Bbmaj9)had tran scends this ex (F)pe ri ence. Too pain ful (CN.C.)to (Cmaj7)talk a bout; so I’ll (Fmaj7)hold it (Fmaj9)in till my (Bbmaj9)heart can mend, and be (Fmaj7)brave e (F6)nough to (F)love a (G7)gain. (Fmaj9)A place (Em7)in time (Dm7)still be longs to (Cmaj7)us, (Fmaj9)stays pre served (Em7)in my mind. (Dm7)In the mem ’ries, (F)there is sol ace. (Cmaj9)Oh, nev er too (Fmaj9)far a way; I won’t let (Bbmaj9)time e rase one bit of (F)yes ter day, ’cause I have (G7)learned that (Cmaj9)no bod y can (Fmaj9)take your place. Though we can (Bbmaj9)nev er be, I’ll keep you (F)close to me when I re (G7)mem ber: (Fmaj9)glit ter (Em7)ing lights, (Dm7)in can des cent (Cmaj7)eyes, (Fmaj9)still pre served (Em7)in my mind. (Dm7)In the mem ’ries, (F)I’ll find sol ace. (Cmaj9)Oh, nev er too (Fmaj9)far a way; I won’t let (Bbmaj9)time e rase one bit of (F)yes ter day, and I have (G7)learned that (Cmaj9)no bod y can (Fmaj9)take your place. Though we can (Bbmaj9)nev er be, I’ll keep you (F)close to me when I re (G7)mem ber: (F)close to me, and I’ll re (G7)mem ber. (Fmaj9)A place (Em7)in time (Dm7)still be longs to (Cmaj7)us, (Fmaj9)stays pre served (Em7)in my mind. (F)In the mem ’ries, (Gb)there is sol ace. (Dbmaj9)Oh, nev er too (Gbmaj9)far a way; I won’t let (Cbmaj9)time e rase one bit of (Gb)yes ter day, ’cause I have learned that (Dbmaj9)no bod y can (Gbmaj9)take your place. And though we can (Cbmaj9)nev er be, I’ll think of (Gb)you and me. Al ways re mem ber. (Dbmaj9)Love. You’re (Gb)nev er too (Dbmaj9)far.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 72 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Mariah Carey

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How to Play "Never Too Far" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.