But Not For Me

· by Phillip Keveren

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(Eb)Old Man (Bb)Sun shine, (Bbm)lis ten, (C)you!

(Eb)Nev er (Gm)tell me, (A)“Dreams come (Bb9)true.” Just (Eb)try it

and I’ll start a (Eb6)ri ot.

(G)Bea trice (D)Fair fax, (Dm)don’t you (E)dare (G)ev er (Bm)tell me (Db)he will (D9)care; I’m (G)cer tain

it’s the fi nal (G)cur tain.

I nev er want to (Fm7)hear from an y cheer ful Pol ly (Bb)an nas

who (Cm6)tell you (Fm7)fate sup plies a (Bb7)mate.

It’s all ba (Eb)na nas!

They’re writ ing (Eb)songs of love, but (Bb7)not for (Eb)me.

A luck y (F9)star’s a bove, but (Bb7)not for (Eb)me.

With love to (Abm)lead (Ab)the way I’ve found more (F#dim7)clouds of (Cm)gray than an y (Fm7)Rus sian play could guar an tee.

I was a (Eb)fool to fall and (Bb7)get that (Eb)way.

Heigh ho!

A (F9)las!

And al so, (Bb7)lack a (Eb)day!

Al though I (Abm)can’t (Ab)dis miss the mem ’ry (F#dim7)of (Eb)his (G)kiss, I guess he’s (Fm7)not

(Bb)for

(Eb)me.

But Not For Me by Phillip Keveren — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “But Not For Me” by Phillip Keveren 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 Ab at 138 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 "But Not For Me" 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 "But Not For Me"?: 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 Phillip Keveren songs work for kids?: Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.