Other arrangements of The Music Never Stopped
Pick a learning view.
There’s mos (E)qui toes on the riv er,
fish are (E)ris ing up like birds.
It’s been (E)hot for sev en weeks now, while the (A)too hot to e ven (C)speak now.
Did you (E)hear what I just heard?
Say, it might have been a fid dle,
or it (E)could have been the wind.
But there (E)seems to be a beat now, I can (A)feel it in my (C)feet now.
Lis ten, (E)here it comes a gain.
There’s a band out on the (Adim7)high way,
they’re high step pin’ in to (A)town.
It’s a rain ticed, bow the (Adim7)full of sound, and gone.
it’s (Bdim)fire works, cal li o pes and (A)clowns.
Ev ’ry bod y’s (A6)danc in’.
Come on, chil dren.
Come on, chil dren.
(A)Come on, clap your (D#dim7)hands.
Well, the (A)Sun went down in hon ey
(G)and the (A)moon came up in wine.
(G)You know, (A)stars were spin nin’ diz zy.
Lord, the (D)band kept us so (F)bus y (G)we for (D)got a (E)bout the (A)time.
They’re a (E)band be yond de scrip tion,
like Je (E)ho vah’s fa v’rite choir.
Peo ple (E)join ing hand in hand now, while the (A)mu sic to plays the (C)band.
now.
Lord, they’re (E)set tin’ us on fire.
Cra zy roost er crow in’ mid night,
balls of (E)light nin’ roll a long.
Old men (E)sing a bout their dreams, now, wom en (A)laugh and chil dren (C)scream, now.
and the (E)band keeps play in’ on.
Keep on danc in’ through to (Adim7)day light,
greet the morn in’ air with (A)song.
No one’s no ticed, but the (Adim7)band’s all packed and gone.
it’s (Bdim)fire Was it ev er here at (A)all?
But they kept on (A6)danc in’.
Come on, chil dren.
Come on, chil dren.
(A)Come on, clap your (D#dim7)hands.
Well, the (A)cool breeze came on Tues day
(G)and the (A)corn’s a bump er crop.
(G)And the (A)fields are full of danc in’, full of (D)sing in’ and ro (F)manc in’.
(G)we The (D)mu sic (E)nev er (A)stopped.
They’re a
The Music Never Stopped — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Music Never Stopped" by Grateful Dead: 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 E, 100 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 “The Music Never Stopped”
- What key is "The Music Never Stopped" by Grateful Dead played in?
- The Music Never Stopped is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Music Never Stopped"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Music Never Stopped" 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 "The Music Never Stopped"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Music Never Stopped"?
- "The Music Never Stopped" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Music Never Stopped"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, A6, Adim7, B, Bdim, Bm7, C, D, +7 more.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA", "BOX OF RAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Music Never Stopped" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Music Never Stopped" by Grateful Dead. 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 "The Music Never Stopped" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "The Music Never Stopped" 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.