Don't Forget About Us

by Mariah Carey

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Don’t for get a bout (G)us.

(Don’t, ba by, don’t, ba by, don’t let it go.

No, ba by, no, ba by.) Don’t for get a bout (G)us.

(Don’t, ba by, don’t ba by don’t let it go.) (Bm7)ba by

boy.

(G)Just let it die with no good byes.

(Bm7)De tails don’t mat ter; we both paid the price.

(G)Tears in my eyes, you know some times it be (Bm7)like that ba by.

Now ev ’ry time I see (Bm7)you, and I pre tend I’m (G)fine when I wan na reach out to (Bm7)you, but I (Em7)turn and I walk and I (G)let it ride.

So Ba by, I must con (Bm7)fess, the we were big ger than (G)an y thing.

Re mem ber us at our (Bm7)best it,

and don’t for get a bout (G)late nights play ing in the dark and (Bm7)wak ing up in side my arms, boy.

(G)You’ll al ways be in my heart and (I can see it in your eyes you still want (Em7)it, so don’t for get a bout (G)I’m just speak ing from ex per i (Bm7)ence.

Noth ing can com pare to your (G)first true love, so I hope this will re mind you (when it’s for real, it’s for ev (Em7)er, so don’t for get a bout (G)us.) say that you’re in a new re la tion ship, (Bm7)(but we both know noth ing comes close to) (G)what we had, it per se veres.

(Them peo ple can’t for get it, how big we used to did it.)

There’s on ly one me and (Bm7)you, and how we used to (G)shine.

No I mat ter who you go (Bm7)through we are (Em7)one, that’s a fact that you (G)can’t de ny.

So ba by, we just can’t (Bm7)let the fire were pass ger us (G)by.

y thing.

For ev er we’d both re (Bm7)gret it,

so don’t for get a bout (G)late nights play ing in the dark and (Bm7)wak ing up in side my arms, boy.

(G)You’ll al ways be in my heart and (I can see it in your eyes you still want (Em7)it, so don’t for get a bout (G)us.) just speak ing from ex per i (Bm7)ence.

Noth ing can com pare to your (G)first true love, so I hope this will re mind you (when it’s for real, it’s for ev (Em7)er, so don’t for get a Oh, (G)they say that you’re in a new re la tion ship, (Bm7)(but we both know noth ing comes close to) (G)what we had, it per se veres.

(Them peo ple can’t for get it, how big we used to did it.) (Em7)er, so don’t for get a bout (G)us.) ’Par ent ly she got your head all messed up now, that’s that trick er y.

’Cause you’re ’round here act in’ like you don’t know how this lov ing used to be.

I, I bet she can’t do it like me.

She’ll nev er be M.

C.

(Em7)Ba by, don’t you, (D)don’t you for (D7sus)get a bout (Em7)er, so don’t for get a bout (G)us.) Don’t, ba by, don’t, ba by, don’t let it go.

No, ba by, no, ba by, no, for ba by, no.

(G)us.) Don’t, ba by, don’t ba by don’t, let it go.

When it’s for real, it’s for ev er, so don’t for get a bout us.

Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Forget About Us by Mariah Carey 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 G at 152 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 "Don't Forget About Us" 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 "Don't Forget About Us"?
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 Mariah Carey songs work for kids?
Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.