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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Not Fade Away" by Buddy Holly: 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 Bb, 144 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Not Fade Away”
- What key is "Not Fade Away" by Buddy Holly played in?
- Not Fade Away is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not Fade Away"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Not Fade Away" 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 "Not Fade Away"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Not Fade Away"?
- "Not Fade Away" was originally performed by Buddy Holly. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Not Fade Away"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Db, Eb.
- What other songs by Buddy Holly can I play here?
- Try "PEGGY SUE", "THAT'LL BE THE DAY", "EVERYDAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Not Fade Away" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Not Fade Away" by Buddy Holly. 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 "Not Fade Away" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Not Fade Away" 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.