Now Or Never

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

I watched the (F5)morn ing dawn up (Bb5)on your skin,

a splin ter (F5)in the light.

It caught and (F5)frayed the ver y (Bb5)heart of us.

It’s been hid ing there in (F5)side for all this (Bb5)time.

(Gsus2)How a sure thing winds up (Bbsus2)just like this,

(Gsus2)clock work si lence on ly (Bbsus2)knows.

(Csus2)ings.

And it’s (D5)no one’s fault; there’s no (Bbmaj7)black and white, on ly (D5)you and me on this (Bbmaj7)end less night.

And as the (D5)hours run a (Am7)way with an (Bbmaj7)oth er life, oh (D5)dar ling, can’t you (C5)see, it’s now or (Bbmaj7)nev er?

It’s now or (D5)nev er.

I Sweep ing (F5)egg shells still at (Bb5)three a.

m.:

we’re try ing (F5)far too hard,

the tat tered (F5)thought bal loons a (Bb5)bove our heads sink ing in the weight of (F5)all we need to (Bb5)say.

(Gsus2)Why’s and what if’s have since (Bbsus2)long played out;

(Gsus2)left us short on hap py (Bbsus2)end

(Csus2)ings.

And it’s (D5)no one’s fault; there’s no (Bbmaj7)black and white, on ly (D5)you and me on this (Bbmaj7)end less night.

And as the (D5)hours run a (Am7)way with an (Bbmaj7)oth er life, oh (D5)dar ling, can’t you (C5)see, it’s now or (Bbmaj7)nev er?

It’s now or (D5)nev er.

(Gsus2)hours run a (Am7)way (C)with an (Bbmaj7)oth er life, oh (D5)dar ling, can’t you (C5)see, it’s now or (C)nev er?

It’s now or (Gsus2)nev er.

It’s now or (Gsus2)nev er.

It’s now or (Gsus2)nev er.

You (Gsus2)know that there’s (Am7)so much (C)more.

And it’s (D5)no one’s fault; there’s no (Bb5)black and white, on ly (D5)you and me on our (Bb5)fi nal night.

And as the (Gsus2)hours run a (Am7)way with an (Bbmaj7)oth er life, (Csus2)oh (D5)dar ling, can’t you (C5)see, it’s now or (Bbmaj7)nev er?

It’s now or (D5)nev er.

Now Or Never — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Now Or Never" by Josh Groban: 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 D, 80 BPM.

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

About “Now Or Never”

What key is "Now Or Never" by Josh Groban played in?
Now Or Never is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Now Or Never"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Now Or Never" 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 "Now Or Never"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Now Or Never"?
"Now Or Never" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Now Or Never" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Now Or Never" by Josh Groban. 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 "Now Or Never" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Now Or Never" 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.