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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Not A Day Goes By" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 88 BPM.

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

About “Not A Day Goes By”

Where are the chord symbols for "Not A Day Goes By" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Not A Day Goes By" is in F.
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.
Does "Not A Day Goes By" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Not A Day Goes By" is in the key of F at 88 BPM.
What chords are in "Not A Day Goes By"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.