Never Say Goodbye

Bon Jovi

About Never Say Goodbye

"Never Say Goodbye" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. It was a track off the band's third album, Slippery When Wet, in June 1987, and reached number 11 on the mainstream rock charts and number 21 in the UK Singles Chart. Because it was not released domestically as a commercially available single, "Never Say Goodbye" was ineligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100; nevertheless, it reached number 28 on the Hot 100 Airplay survey. The song was featured on some versions of the band's Cross Road greatest hits album and is still occasionally performed live by the band in concert. 


Year:
1991
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As I sit in this smokey room
The night about to end
I pass my time with strangers
But this bottle's my only friend

Remember when we used to park
On Butler Street out in the dark
Remember when we lost the keys
And you lost more than that in my backseat

Remember how we used to talk
About busting out, we'd break their hearts
Together, forever

Never say goodbye, never say goodbye
You and me and my old friends
Hoping it would never end
Say goodbye, never say goodbye
Holdin' on, we got to try
Holdin' on to never say goodbye

Remember days of skipping school
Racing cars and being cool
With a six pack and the radio
We didn't need no place to go

Remember at the prom that night
You and me we had a fight
But the band they played our favorite song
And I held you in my arms so strong

We danced so close
We danced so slow
And I swore I'd never let you go
Together, forever

Never say goodbye, never say goodbye
You and me and my old friends
Hoping it would never end
Never say goodbye, never say goodbye
Holdin' on, we got to try
Holdin' on to never say goodbye

I guess you'd say we used to talk
About busting out
We'd break their hearts
Together, forever

Never say goodbye, never say goodbye
You and me and my old friends
Hoping it would never end
Say goodbye, never say goodbye
Holdin' on, we got to try
Holdin' on to never say goodbye, yeah, yeah

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Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi (John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.), guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, and bassist Alec John Such. The band's lineup has remained mostly static during their history, the exceptions being Alec John Such in 1994, and Richie Sambora in 2013. The band is credited with bridging the gap between heavy metal and pop with style and ease. more »

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Written by: RICHARD SAMBORA, JON BON JOVI

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"Never Say Goodbye" is a song by Bon Jovi from their third studio album, "Slippery When Wet".
Release Date
The song was released in the United States in 1987.
Songwriters
The song was written by the band's lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora.
Music Genre
"Never Say Goodbye" falls under the genre of glam metal, a sub-genre of heavy metal that incorporates pop-influenced hooks and guitar riffs.
Chart Performance
Despite not being officially released as a single in the U.S., the song still managed to reach number 11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Never Say Goodbye" features the band performing the song onstage, interspersed with clips of home videos and still photos.
Fan Favorite
The song is a fan favorite, especially for live concerts. It usually features audience participation, with the crowd singing along to the tune.
Theme
The song carries a nostalgic theme, recounting days of youth and reminiscing old times with friends and loved ones.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered this song over the years, including South African singer Nicholis Louw.
Cultural Influence
The song has been used in various media and cultures, including in films, TV shows, and even as a party anthem in the Philippines.
Band's Thoughts
Despite its popularity, "Never Say Goodbye" is not one of Jon Bon Jovi's favorite songs, and over the years he's expressed a desire to not perform it live.
Popularity in Wales
The song has also gained popularity in Wales, where it is known as one of the most popular karaoke songs.
Lyrics
It's considered as a power ballad with romantic and nostalgic lyrics that not only talk about never saying goodbye, but also about young love and teenage angst.

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