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Don't Play That Song

· by Aretha Franklin

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Lyrics

Don’t play that song for me

’cause it brings back mem o ries

of days that I once knew,

the days that I spent with you.

Oh, no!

Don’t let them play it,

it fills my heart with pain.

Please stop it right a way

’cause I re mem ber just what he said.

He said, (C)“Dar ling.” (Dar

ling, I...)

And I know (G)that he lied.

(Dar

ling, I...)

You know that (F)you lied.

(Dar

ling, I...)

You know that you lied,

lied,

you lied.

(To me.)

Hey, mis ter, don’t (G)play it no more.

Don’t (G)play it no more,

I can’t stand it.

Don’t play it no (G)more,

no more, no more.

I re mem ber on our first date,

he kissed me and he walked a way.

I was on ly sev en teen,

I nev er dreamed

he’d be so mean.

He told me, (C)“Dar ling.” (Dar ling,

I love you.) Ba by, ba by, (G)you lied.

(Dar

ling, I need you.) You,

you (F)lied.

(Dar ling,

I love you.) You know that you lied,

lied,

lied.

(To me.)

Oh,

dar (C)ling.

(Dar ling,

I love you.) You know that (G)you lied, yeah.

(Dar

ling, I need you.) You know I (G)know you (F)lied.

(Dar ling,

I love you.)

Dar ling, you (G)lied,

you lied,

you lied.

You’re all that I need.

You (C)lied.

(To me.)

Oh,

you lied.

Hey, ba by, don’t (G)play it no (F)more.

Don’t do it, don’t play it no more,

no more, I can’t stand it no more!

(C)lied.

(To me.)

Oh,

you lied.

Hey, ba by, don’t (G)play it no (F)more.

Don’t do it, don’t play it no more,

no more, I can’t stand it no more!

Don't Play That Song by Aretha Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Play That Song” by Aretha Franklin 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 C at 112 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 Play That Song" 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 Play That Song"?: 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.
How many chords does "Don't Play That Song" use?: Just 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, D7, F, G, G6, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Aretha Franklin songs work for kids?: Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.