The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)

by David Shire
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Say “good (D)bye?”

Why, (A7)I can bare ly say “good (D)night.”

If (Am7)I can hard ly take my (F#m7)eyes

from (Bm7)yours,

how (Em)far (D)can (G)I (Asus)go?

Walk a (D)way?

The (A7)thought would nev er cross my (D)mind.

I (Am7)could n’t turn my (D7)back on (G)spring

or (E7)fall,

your (A7sus)smile

(A7)least of (F#7)all.

When (Bm)I

say

(A7)“al ways,”

I mean “for (D7)ev er.”

I trust to (Bm7)mor row

as (E7)much as to day.

I’m (Bm)not

a

(D7)fraid to say “I (G)love

you,”

and I (F#m7)prom ise (Bm7)you I’ll (A7)nev er say “good (D)bye.”

We’re (A7)danc ers on a crowd ed (D)floor.

While (Am7)oth er danc ers live from (F#m7)song

to (Bm7)song,

our (Em)mu (D)sic (G)goes (Asus)on.

On and (D)on.

And (A7)if I nev er leave your (D)arms,

I (Am7)real ly will have (D7)trav eled (G)ev

’ry (E7)where,

for (A7sus)my

(A7)world is (F#7)there.

When (Bm)I

say

(A7)“al ways,”

I mean “for (D7)ev er.”

I trust to (Bm7)mor row

as (E7)much as to day.

I’m (Bm)not

a

(D7)fraid to say “I (G)love

you,”

and I (F#m7)prom ise (Bm7)you I’ll (A7)nev er say “good bye.”

How (C)could I ev er say “good (D)bye?”

The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye) — Simple Sheet Music

"The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 82 BPM.

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

About “The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)" by David Shire played in?
The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye) 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 "The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)"?
The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)" 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 "The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)"?
"The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)" was originally performed by David Shire. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Promise (I'll Never Say Goodbye)". Key of D, 82 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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