Is "I Keep Forgettin'" 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 Keep Forgettin'"?

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 Keep Forgettin'" use?

Just 6 chords: Ab, Ab7, C, C7, Db7, Fm. Take it one section at a time.

Super Simple Piano

I Keep Forgettin'

· by Leiber & Stoller

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Lyrics

I keep for get tin’ you don’t (Fm)love me no more.

I keep for get tin’ you don’t (C)want me no more.

I keep for get tin’ that you (Fm)told me that you did n’t want me a round an y (Ab)more.

But these (Db7)stu pid old (C7)feet just (Db7)head for your (C7)street like they’ve (Db7)done so man y (C7)times be (Fm)fore,

and this (Db7)stub born old (C7)fist at the (Db7)end of my (C7)wrist keeps (Db7)knock in’ on a (C7)your front (Fm)door.

I keep for get tin’ you don’t (Fm)love me no more.

I keep for get tin’ you don’t (C)want me no more.

I keep for get tin’ ’bout those (Fm)heart break in’ nights and those heart break in’ things that you (Ab)said.

Though I (Db7)know in my (C7)heart we’ve (Db7)drift ed a (C7)part, still I (Db7)can’t be lieve our (C7)love is (Fm)dead.

Though it’s (Db7)plain as can (C7)be that you’re (Db7)fin ished with (C7)me, I (Db7)just can’t get it (C7)through my (Fm)head.

I keep for get tin’ you don’t love me no more.

I Keep Forgettin' by Leiber & Stoller — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Keep Forgettin'” by Leiber & Stoller 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 110 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 Keep Forgettin'" 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 Keep Forgettin'"?: 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 Keep Forgettin'" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, Ab7, C, C7, Db7, Fm. Take it one section at a time.