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Never Grow Up Chords

Taylor Swift Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Never Grow Up Chords – Guitar

Taylor Swift’s poignant ballad about wishing to preserve childhood innocence. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the lyrics guide the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Your little hand’s wrapped around my finger

C

And it’s so quiet in the world tonight

G

Your little eyelids flutter ’cause you’re dreaming

D

So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light

Verse 2

G

To you, everything’s funny

C

You got nothing to regret

G

I’d give all I have, honey

D

If you could stay like that

Chorus

G

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

D

I won’t let nobody hurt you

C

Won’t let no one break your heart

G

And no one will desert you

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Never grow up

Verse 3

G

You’re in the car on the way to the movies

C

And you’re mortified your mom’s dropping you off

G

At fourteen, there’s just so much you can’t do

D

And you can’t wait to move out someday and call your own shots

Verse 4

G

But don’t make her drop you off around the block

C

Remember that she’s getting older too

G

And don’t lose the way that you dance around in your pj’s getting ready for school

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

Chorus

G

And no one’s ever burned you

C

Nothing’s ever left you scarred

G

And even though you want to

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

G

Don’t you ever grow up

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, oh

G

Oh

D

Oh

C

Oh

Bridge

G

Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room

C

Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home

G

Remember the footsteps, remember the words said

D

And all your little brother’s favorite songs

C

I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone

Verse 5

G

So here I am in my new apartment

C

In a big city, they just dropped me off

G

It’s so much colder than I thought it would be

D

So I tuck myself in and turn my night light on

Chorus

G

Wish I’d never grown up

C

I wish I’d never grown up

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

Could still be little

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

It could stay this simple

G

I won’t let nobody hurt you

D

Won’t let no one break your heart

C

And even though you want to

G

Please try to never grow up

D

Oh, oh

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just never grow up

Practice tip: Practice the G, C, and D chords individually until you can switch between them without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Never Grow Up"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Never Grow Up" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Never Grow Up" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Never Grow Up"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Never Grow Up Chords – Ukulele

Taylor Swift’s poignant ballad about wishing to preserve childhood innocence. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the lyrics guide the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Your little hand’s wrapped around my finger

C

And it’s so quiet in the world tonight

G

Your little eyelids flutter ’cause you’re dreaming

D

So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light

Verse 2

G

To you, everything’s funny

C

You got nothing to regret

G

I’d give all I have, honey

D

If you could stay like that

Chorus

G

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

D

I won’t let nobody hurt you

C

Won’t let no one break your heart

G

And no one will desert you

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Never grow up

Verse 3

G

You’re in the car on the way to the movies

C

And you’re mortified your mom’s dropping you off

G

At fourteen, there’s just so much you can’t do

D

And you can’t wait to move out someday and call your own shots

Verse 4

G

But don’t make her drop you off around the block

C

Remember that she’s getting older too

G

And don’t lose the way that you dance around in your pj’s getting ready for school

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

Chorus

G

And no one’s ever burned you

C

Nothing’s ever left you scarred

G

And even though you want to

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

G

Don’t you ever grow up

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, oh

G

Oh

D

Oh

C

Oh

Bridge

G

Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room

C

Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home

G

Remember the footsteps, remember the words said

D

And all your little brother’s favorite songs

C

I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone

Verse 5

G

So here I am in my new apartment

C

In a big city, they just dropped me off

G

It’s so much colder than I thought it would be

D

So I tuck myself in and turn my night light on

Chorus

G

Wish I’d never grown up

C

I wish I’d never grown up

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

Could still be little

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

It could stay this simple

G

I won’t let nobody hurt you

D

Won’t let no one break your heart

C

And even though you want to

G

Please try to never grow up

D

Oh, oh

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just never grow up

Practice tip: Practice the G, C, and D chords individually until you can switch between them without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Never Grow Up"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Never Grow Up" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Never Grow Up" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Never Grow Up"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Never Grow Up Chords – Piano

Taylor Swift’s poignant ballad about wishing to preserve childhood innocence. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the lyrics guide the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Your little hand’s wrapped around my finger

C

And it’s so quiet in the world tonight

G

Your little eyelids flutter ’cause you’re dreaming

D

So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light

Verse 2

G

To you, everything’s funny

C

You got nothing to regret

G

I’d give all I have, honey

D

If you could stay like that

Chorus

G

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

D

I won’t let nobody hurt you

C

Won’t let no one break your heart

G

And no one will desert you

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Never grow up

Verse 3

G

You’re in the car on the way to the movies

C

And you’re mortified your mom’s dropping you off

G

At fourteen, there’s just so much you can’t do

D

And you can’t wait to move out someday and call your own shots

Verse 4

G

But don’t make her drop you off around the block

C

Remember that she’s getting older too

G

And don’t lose the way that you dance around in your pj’s getting ready for school

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

Chorus

G

And no one’s ever burned you

C

Nothing’s ever left you scarred

G

And even though you want to

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

G

Don’t you ever grow up

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, oh

G

Oh

D

Oh

C

Oh

Bridge

G

Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room

C

Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home

G

Remember the footsteps, remember the words said

D

And all your little brother’s favorite songs

C

I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone

Verse 5

G

So here I am in my new apartment

C

In a big city, they just dropped me off

G

It’s so much colder than I thought it would be

D

So I tuck myself in and turn my night light on

Chorus

G

Wish I’d never grown up

C

I wish I’d never grown up

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

Could still be little

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

It could stay this simple

G

I won’t let nobody hurt you

D

Won’t let no one break your heart

C

And even though you want to

G

Please try to never grow up

D

Oh, oh

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just never grow up

Practice tip: Practice the G, C, and D chords individually until you can switch between them without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Never Grow Up"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Never Grow Up" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Never Grow Up" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Never Grow Up"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Never Grow Up Chords – Banjo

Taylor Swift’s poignant ballad about wishing to preserve childhood innocence. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the lyrics guide the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Your little hand’s wrapped around my finger

C

And it’s so quiet in the world tonight

G

Your little eyelids flutter ’cause you’re dreaming

D

So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light

Verse 2

G

To you, everything’s funny

C

You got nothing to regret

G

I’d give all I have, honey

D

If you could stay like that

Chorus

G

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

D

I won’t let nobody hurt you

C

Won’t let no one break your heart

G

And no one will desert you

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Never grow up

Verse 3

G

You’re in the car on the way to the movies

C

And you’re mortified your mom’s dropping you off

G

At fourteen, there’s just so much you can’t do

D

And you can’t wait to move out someday and call your own shots

Verse 4

G

But don’t make her drop you off around the block

C

Remember that she’s getting older too

G

And don’t lose the way that you dance around in your pj’s getting ready for school

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

Chorus

G

And no one’s ever burned you

C

Nothing’s ever left you scarred

G

And even though you want to

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

G

Don’t you ever grow up

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, oh

G

Oh

D

Oh

C

Oh

Bridge

G

Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room

C

Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home

G

Remember the footsteps, remember the words said

D

And all your little brother’s favorite songs

C

I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone

Verse 5

G

So here I am in my new apartment

C

In a big city, they just dropped me off

G

It’s so much colder than I thought it would be

D

So I tuck myself in and turn my night light on

Chorus

G

Wish I’d never grown up

C

I wish I’d never grown up

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

Could still be little

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

It could stay this simple

G

I won’t let nobody hurt you

D

Won’t let no one break your heart

C

And even though you want to

G

Please try to never grow up

D

Oh, oh

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just never grow up

Practice tip: Practice the G, C, and D chords individually until you can switch between them without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Never Grow Up"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Never Grow Up" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Never Grow Up" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Never Grow Up"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Never Grow Up Chords – Mandolin

Taylor Swift’s poignant ballad about wishing to preserve childhood innocence. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the lyrics guide the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Your little hand’s wrapped around my finger

C

And it’s so quiet in the world tonight

G

Your little eyelids flutter ’cause you’re dreaming

D

So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light

Verse 2

G

To you, everything’s funny

C

You got nothing to regret

G

I’d give all I have, honey

D

If you could stay like that

Chorus

G

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

D

I won’t let nobody hurt you

C

Won’t let no one break your heart

G

And no one will desert you

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Never grow up

Verse 3

G

You’re in the car on the way to the movies

C

And you’re mortified your mom’s dropping you off

G

At fourteen, there’s just so much you can’t do

D

And you can’t wait to move out someday and call your own shots

Verse 4

G

But don’t make her drop you off around the block

C

Remember that she’s getting older too

G

And don’t lose the way that you dance around in your pj’s getting ready for school

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

Chorus

G

And no one’s ever burned you

C

Nothing’s ever left you scarred

G

And even though you want to

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

G

Don’t you ever grow up

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, oh

G

Oh

D

Oh

C

Oh

Bridge

G

Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room

C

Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home

G

Remember the footsteps, remember the words said

D

And all your little brother’s favorite songs

C

I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone

Verse 5

G

So here I am in my new apartment

C

In a big city, they just dropped me off

G

It’s so much colder than I thought it would be

D

So I tuck myself in and turn my night light on

Chorus

G

Wish I’d never grown up

C

I wish I’d never grown up

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

Could still be little

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

It could stay this simple

G

I won’t let nobody hurt you

D

Won’t let no one break your heart

C

And even though you want to

G

Please try to never grow up

D

Oh, oh

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just never grow up

Practice tip: Practice the G, C, and D chords individually until you can switch between them without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Never Grow Up"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Never Grow Up" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Never Grow Up" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Never Grow Up"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Never Grow Up Chords – Harmonica

Taylor Swift’s poignant ballad about wishing to preserve childhood innocence. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the lyrics guide the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Your little hand’s wrapped around my finger

C

And it’s so quiet in the world tonight

G

Your little eyelids flutter ’cause you’re dreaming

D

So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light

Verse 2

G

To you, everything’s funny

C

You got nothing to regret

G

I’d give all I have, honey

D

If you could stay like that

Chorus

G

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

D

I won’t let nobody hurt you

C

Won’t let no one break your heart

G

And no one will desert you

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Never grow up

Verse 3

G

You’re in the car on the way to the movies

C

And you’re mortified your mom’s dropping you off

G

At fourteen, there’s just so much you can’t do

D

And you can’t wait to move out someday and call your own shots

Verse 4

G

But don’t make her drop you off around the block

C

Remember that she’s getting older too

G

And don’t lose the way that you dance around in your pj’s getting ready for school

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just stay this little

D

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

It could stay this simple

Chorus

G

And no one’s ever burned you

C

Nothing’s ever left you scarred

G

And even though you want to

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, darling, don’t you ever grow up

G

Don’t you ever grow up

D

Just try to never grow up

C

Oh, oh

G

Oh

D

Oh

C

Oh

Bridge

G

Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room

C

Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home

G

Remember the footsteps, remember the words said

D

And all your little brother’s favorite songs

C

I just realized everything I have is someday gonna be gone

Verse 5

G

So here I am in my new apartment

C

In a big city, they just dropped me off

G

It’s so much colder than I thought it would be

D

So I tuck myself in and turn my night light on

Chorus

G

Wish I’d never grown up

C

I wish I’d never grown up

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

Could still be little

G

Oh, I don’t wanna grow up

D

Wish I’d never grown up

C

It could stay this simple

G

I won’t let nobody hurt you

D

Won’t let no one break your heart

C

And even though you want to

G

Please try to never grow up

D

Oh, oh

C

Don’t you ever grow up

G

Just never grow up

Practice tip: Practice the G, C, and D chords individually until you can switch between them without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Never Grow Up"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Never Grow Up" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Never Grow Up" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Never Grow Up"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2010.