Well, (Bb)I’m gon na tell you how it’s gon na (Eb)be.
(Bb)You’re gon na give you your you lov in’ (Ab)to me.
A love to last me more (Eb)than to one day.
A (Bb)love that’s love know and not fade (Ab)a way.
A love that’s love and not fade (Ab)a way.
(Bb)My love is big ger than a Cad il (Eb)lac.
(Bb)I try to love you but you drive in’ (Ab)me back.
A Your love for me has (Eb)got to be real
A (Bb)for you to know and just how (Ab)I feel.
A love is real and not fade (Ab)a way.
I said, love is real and not fade (Ab)a way.
(Ab)Not (Bb)fade a way,
(Ab)not (Bb)fade a way.
A love is real and not fade (Ab)a way.
I said, love is real and not fade (Ab)a way.
(Ab)Not (Bb)fade a way,
(Ab)not (Bb)fade a way.
A love is real and not fade (Ab)a way.
I said, love is real and not fade (Ab)a way.
(Ab)Not (Bb)fade a way,
Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Not Fade Away" in?
- "Not Fade Away" by Buddy Holly is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Not Fade Away" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Not Fade Away" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Not Fade Away"?
- This arrangement of "Not Fade Away" uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Db, Eb.
- How long does it take to learn "Not Fade Away" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Buddy Holly can I play here?
- Try "PEGGY SUE", "THAT'LL BE THE DAY", "EVERYDAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.