Never Too Far

by Mariah Carey
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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.

Never Too Far — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Never Too Far" by Mariah Carey: 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, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Never Too Far”

What key is "Never Too Far" by Mariah Carey played in?
Never Too Far 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 Too Far"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Never Too Far" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Never Too Far"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Never Too Far"?
"Never Too Far" was originally performed by Mariah Carey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Never Too Far"?
This arrangement uses 21 chords: Ab7, Bbmaj9, C, C7, Cbmaj9, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, Dbmaj9, +13 more.
What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?
Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Never Too Far" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Never Too Far" by Mariah Carey. 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 — 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 Too Far" 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Never Too Far" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.