Don't You

by Simple Minds

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Lyrics

Won’t you come (Eb)see a bout me?

(Bb)I’ll be a lone

(Eb)danc ing.

You know it, ba by.

Tell me your (Eb)trou bles and doubts,

(Bb)giv in’ ev ’ry thing, (Eb)in side and out.

Love’s strange, so (Eb)real in the dark.

(Bb)Think of the ten der things (Eb)that we were work ing on.

Slow change may (Eb)pull us a part

when the light gets in to your heart, ba by.

Don’t you

for get a bout me.

(Eb)Don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.

Don’t you

for get a bout me.

(Db)Will you stand a bove

me,

(Ab)look my way, or nev er love me?

(Eb)Rain keeps fall ing, rain keeps fall ing

down,

down,

down.

(Db)Would you rec og nize

me,

(Ab)call my name or walk on by?

me?

(Eb)Rain keeps fall ing, rain keeps fall ing

down,

down,

down.

down,

down.

But you walk on by.

Will you call my name

as you walk on by?

Will you call my name

or when you walk a way,

or will you walk a way?

Will you walk on (F)by?

Come on and call my name.

Will you call my (Eb)name?

I say ooh (F)la, la, la, la,

la, la, la, la,

la, la, la, (Eb)la, la, la, la, la, la.

(F)la, la, la, la,

la, la, la, la,

la, la, la, (Eb)la, la, la, la, la, la.

(F)la.

Don't You by Simple Minds — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't You by Simple Minds 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 Bb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 You" 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 You"?
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 You" use?
Just 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Db, Eb, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other Simple Minds songs work for kids?
Try "ALIVE AND KICKING", "Don't You (Forget About Me)", "Don't You (Forget About Me)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.