I Don't Trust Myself

by John Mayer

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No, I’m (A)not the man (C)I used to be (F)late ly.

and See, you (A)met me at (C)an in t’rest ing (F)time.

And if my (A)past is an (C)y sign of your (F)fu ture,

you should be warned be fore (C)I let you in (F)side.

(I don’t real ly un der stand.) (A)Hold on to (C)what ev er you find, (F)ba by.

(A)Hold on to (C)what ev er will get (F)you through.

(A)Hold on to (C)what ev er you find, (F)ba by.

I don’t trust my self (C)with lov ing (F)you.

I will (A)beg my way (C)in used to your (F)gar den,

and then I’ll (A)break my way (C)out in when it (F)rains,

And just to (A)get back to (C)the place where I (F)start ed,

so I can want you back (C)all o ver a (F)gain.

(I don’t real ly un der stand.) (A)Hold on to (C)what ev er you find, (F)ba by.

(A)Hold on to (C)what ev er will get (F)you through.

(A)Hold on to (C)what ev er you find, (F)ba by.

I don’t trust my self (C)with lov ing (F)you.

I will

(Dm7)Who do you love?

Girl, I see through,

through your love.

(Dm7)Who do you love, me or the thought of me?

Me or the thought of me?

Hoo,

hoo,

(Dm7)hoo.

Hoo,

hoo, hoo, (G)hoo.

Yeah, yeah.

I don’t trust my self (C)with lov ing (F)you.

I don’t trust my self (C)with lov ing (F)you.

I don’t trust my self (C)with lov ing (F)you.

I don’t trust my self (C)with lov ing (F)you.

I don’t trust

I Don't Trust Myself by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Don't Trust Myself” by John Mayer 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 A 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 "I Don't Trust Myself" 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 "I Don't Trust Myself"?
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 "I Don't Trust Myself" use?
Just 7 chords: Am7, C, Dm7, F, F6, Fsus2, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.