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 9 chords: Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj9, Em, Em7, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Michael McDonald songs work for kids?

Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Keep Forgettin'

· by Michael McDonald

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Lyrics

(I) I keep for get tin’ we’re not in love an y more.

I keep for get tin’ things will nev er (Bm7)be (Am7)the (Bm7)same a (Em7)gain.

I keep for get tin’ how you made that so clear,

I keep for get tin’, dar ling.

(Am7)Ev ’ry (C)time you’re (G)near,

ev ’ry time I see (G#)your (Am7)smile;

(Am7)hear your (C)“hel (G)lo,”

say in’ you can on ly stay (G#)a (Am7)while.

Hey, I know

that it’s hard for you

to say the things we both (Bm7)know are (C)true, but tell me (Bm7)how come (I) I keep for get tin’ we’re not in love an y more.

I keep for get tin’ things will nev er (Bm7)be (Am7)the (Bm7)same a (Em7)gain.

I keep for get tin’ how you made that so clear,

I keep for get tin’, ba by.

(Am7)Ev ’ry (C)time you’re (G)near,

ev ’ry time I see (G#)your (Am7)smile;

(Am7)hear your (C)“hel (G)lo,”

say in’ you can on ly stay (G#)a (Am7)while.

Hey, I know

that it’s hard for you

to say the things we both (Bm7)know are (C)true, but tell me (Bm7)how come (C)true, but tell me (Bm7)how come

Don’t say that, (Bm)don’t say that, (Bm7)don’t (Em)say (Bm7)that;

I know you’re not mine

an y (Am7)more, an y (Bm7)way, an y (C)time.

Tell me (Bm7)how come (I) I keep for get tin’ we’re not in love an y more.

I keep for get tin’ things will nev er (Bm7)be (Am7)the (Bm7)same a (Em7)gain.

I keep for get tin’ how you made that so clear,

I keep for get tin’, dar ling.

(I) I keep for get tin’ we’re not in love an y more.

I keep for get tin’ things will nev er (Bm7)be (Am7)the (Bm7)same a (Em7)gain.

I keep for get tin’ how you made that so clear,

I keep for get tin’, dar ling.

I Keep Forgettin' by Michael McDonald — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Keep Forgettin'” by Michael McDonald 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 90 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 9 chords: Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj9, Em, Em7, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Michael McDonald songs work for kids?: Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.