Not A Day Goes By

by Stephen Sondheim
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Lyrics

Not a day goes by,

not a sin gle (Dm)day

you’re not some where a (G7sus)part of my life

and I (Eb)need you to (Ebmaj7)stay.

As the days go (F)by,

I keep (F)think ing (F6)when does it end,

that it can’t get much (Bbmaj7)bet ter much long er,

but it (C)on ly gets (F)bet ter and strong er and (G7)deep er and near er and (Gm7)simp ler and fre er and (C7)rich er and (Cm9)clear er, and (G)no,

not a (Ab)day goes (G)by,

not a (Ebm)bless ed (G)day

but you some where come (A7sus)in to my life

and you (F)don’t go a (Fmaj7)way.

And I have to (G)say,

if you (Ebm)do, I’ll (G6)die.

I want (D7sus)day af ter day af ter day af ter day af ter day af ter day af ter day till the days go (G)by!

Till the (D7sus)days go (G)by!

Till the (D7sus)days go (G)by!

Till the (D7sus)days go (Emaj7)by!

Not A Day Goes By — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Not A Day Goes By" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 88 BPM.

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

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About “Not A Day Goes By”

Can I play "Not A Day Goes By" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Not A Day Goes By" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Not A Day Goes By" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
Not A Day Goes By 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 "Not A Day Goes By"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Not A Day Goes By" 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 "Not A Day Goes By"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Not A Day Goes By"?
"Not A Day Goes By" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Not A Day Goes By"?
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. "Not A Day Goes By" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Not A Day Goes By"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Not A Day Goes By" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.