Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now
Hello! Below you'll find my "Don't Start Now" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Dua Lipa is super fun to play and sing on piano. In the video, I go into some details on the funky bass line as well.
Enjoy!
Don't Start Now Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Don't Start Now:
Don't Start Now Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
Bm D (D) Em
If you don't wanna see me
Bm D (D) Em
If you don't wanna see me
[Verse 1]
N.C. Em Bm
Did a full one-eighty, crazy
G D
Thinking 'bout the way I was
A Em Bm
Did the heartbreak change me, maybe
G D A
But look at where I ended up
Em Bm
I'm all good already, so moved on, it's scary
G D A
I'm not where you left me at all, so
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Bm D
If you don't wanna see me
(D) Em (D/F#) G
Dancin' with somebody
Bm D
If you wanna believe that
If you wanna believe that
(D) Em (D/F#) G
Anything could stop me
[Chorus 1]
Em Bm
Don't show up, don't come out
G D A
Don't start caring about me now
Em Bm
Walk away, you know how
G D
Don't start caring about me now
[Verse 2]
N.C. Em Bm
Aren't you the guy who tried to
G D
Hurt me with the word "goodbye"?
A Em Bm
Though it took some time to survive you
G D
I'm better on the other side
Em Bm
I'm all good already, so moved on, it's scary
G D A
I'm not where you left me at all, so
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Bm D
If you don't wanna see me
Bm D
If you don't wanna see me
(D) Em (D/F#) G
Dancin' with somebody
Bm D
If you wanna believe that
If you wanna believe that
(D) Em (D/F#) G
Anything could stop me
[Chorus 2]
Em Bm
Don't show up, don't come out
G D A
Don't start caring about me now
Em Bm
Walk away, you know how
G D
Don't start caring about me now
Em Bm
Don't show up, don't come out
G D A
Don't start caring about me now
Em Bm
Walk away, you know how
G D
Don't start caring about me now
[Bridge]
Em Bm
Up, up, don't come out, out, out
G
Don't show up, don't show up, up
D A
Don't start now (oh)
Em Bm
Up, up, don't come out, out
G D A
I'm not where you left me at all, so
[Pre-Chorus 3]
Bm D
If you don't wanna see me
(D) Em (D/F#) G
Dancin' with somebody
Bm D
If you wanna believe that
If you wanna believe that
(D) Em (D/F#) G
Anything could stop me
[Chorus 3]
Bm D
Don't show up (don't show up), don't come out (don't come out)
(D) Em (D/F#) G
Don't start caring about me now ('bout me now)
Bm D
Walk away (walk away), you know how (you know how)
(D) Em (D/F#) G
Don't start caring about me now (so)
Bm D
Don't show up (don't show up), don't come out (don't come out)
(D) Em (D/F#) G
Don't start caring about me now ('bout me now)
Bm D
Walk away (walk away), you know how (you know how)
(D) Em (D/F#) G
Don't start caring about me now (so)
[Outro]
Bm D
Up, up, don't come out, out, out
(D) Em
Don't show up, don't show up, up
(D/F#) G
Walk away, walk away (so)
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
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Don't Start Now Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Don't Start Now" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Don't Start Now" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
