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Never Say Goodbye Chords

Here are the chords for “Never Say Goodbye” by Bon Jovi — in the key of A (A, C#m, G and D). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AC#mGD

Chords for Never Say Goodbye

Key: ABPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
A
3
90
AAs I sit in this smokey room
C#mThe night about to end
GI pass my time with strangers
 But thisDbottle's my only friend
ARemember when we used to park
C#mOn Butler Street out in the dark
GRemember when we lost the keys
DAnd you lost more than that in my backseat
ARemember how we used to talk about
C#mbusting out - we'd break their hearts
 To-Gge-Dther ? for-Ge-Dver
 NeverAsay goodbye, neverC#msay goodbye
GYou and me and my old friends
DHoping it would never end
ASay goodbye, neverC#msay goodbye
GHoldin' on - we got to try
DHoldin' on to never say good-Abye
ARemember days of skipping school
C#mRacing cars and being cool
 With aGsix pack and the radio
DWe didn't need no place to go
ARemember at the prom that night
C#mYou and me we had a fight
 But theGband they played our favorite song
DAnd I held you in my arms so strong
AWe danced so close
AWe danced so slow
 And IC#mswore I'd never let you go
 To-Gge-Dther ? for-Ge-Dver
 NeverAsay goodbye, neverC#msay goodbye
GYou and me and my old friends
DHoping it would never end
ASay goodbye, neverC#msay goodbye
GHoldin' on - we got to try
DHoldin' on to never say good-Abye
AI guess you'd say we used to talk about
C#mbusting out We'd break their hearts
 To-Gge-Dther ? for-Ge-Dver
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About Never Say Goodbye

“Never Say Goodbye” by Bon Jovi is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 4 chords — A, C#m, G and D — with the progression centred on A, C#m and G. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Never Say Goodbye — FAQ

What key is “Never Say Goodbye” in?

“Never Say Goodbye” by Bon Jovi is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Never Say Goodbye”?

“Never Say Goodbye” uses 4 chords: A, C#m, G and D.

Is “Never Say Goodbye” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Never Say Goodbye” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Never Say Goodbye”?

“Never Say Goodbye” is performed by Bon Jovi.