And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

· by Jennifer Hudson

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And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

Jennifer Hudson100 BPM

Lyrics

And I am (Eb)tell ing you

I’m not (Dm7)go

ing.

You’re the (Bb)best man

I’ll (Cm)ev er know.

There’s no (Eb)way I can ev er (F)go, no, no, no, (Ebmaj6)no (Eb6)way,

(Eb)no, no, no, no way I’m (Dm)liv in’ with out you.

I’m not (Bb)liv in’ with out

(Cm)you.

I don’t (Gb)want to be free.

I’m (Bb)stay (C)in’, I’m (Bb)stay (C7)in’, and (Eb)you, and you,

you’re gon na love me.

Ooh,

you’re gon na love me.

And I am (Eb)tell ing you

I’m not (Dm7)go ing,

e ven (Gm)though the rough (Eb)times are show ing.

There’s just no way, there’s (F)no way.

We’re (Gb)part of the same (Gb6)place.

We’re (Gbmaj7)part of the same (Gb6)time.

We (Bb)both share the same (Bb6)blood.

We (Bbmaj7)both have the same

(Bb6)mind.

And (Gm)time and time we (Gm)have so much to (C7sus)share,

no, (C)no, no, (Cm7)no, no, no.

I’m not wak in’ up to (Bb)mor row morn in’ and (Eb)find ing that there’s no bod y (Eb)there.

Dar ling, there’s (Ebmaj7)no (Eb6)way,

(Ebmaj7)no, no, no, no way (Dm)I’m liv in’ with (Gm7)out you.

I’m not (Bb)liv in’ with out

(Cm7)you.

You see, there’s just (Eb)no way, there’s no way.

Tear down the moun tains, yell, scream and shout.

You can (Gm7)say what you want, I’m not walk in’ out.

(Eb7)Stop all the riv ers, (Cm7)push, strike and kill.

I’m (Eb)not gon na leave you, there’s no way I will.

And I am

You’re gon na love

(Bbm)me.

Yes, you are.

Ooh, ooh, love (Gb)me, ooh, ooh, ooh, love me,

(Bbm)love me,

(Bbm)love me,

(Eb)love me,

(Ebm)love

me.

You’re gon na love

me.

And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Jennifer Hudson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going” by Jennifer Hudson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Jennifer Hudson songs work for kids?: Try "AND I AM TELLING YOU I'M NOT GOING", "LOVE YOU I DO", "MOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.