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It Ain't Me Babe

· by Johnny Cash

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Lyrics

Go a way from my (Bm)win dow,

go (A)leave at your (E)own chos en (A)speed.

I’m not the one you (Bm)want, babe.

I’m (A)not the (E)one you (A)need.

You say you’re look in’ (Bm)for some one who’s nev er (A)weak, but al er ways to (Bm)strong,

to pro (A)tect you and de (Bm)fend you to you, wheth er (A)you are right or (Bm)wrong.

And Some (D)one to o pen each and ev ’ry (E)door.

But it ain’t (A)me, babe, no, no, (D)no, it ain’t (A)me, babe, it ain’t (D)me you’re (E)look in’ (A)for, babe.

Go light a way from the (Bm)ledge, babe,

go (A)light ly your (E)on the en (A)ground.

I’m not the one you (Bm)want, babe.

I’ll (A)on ly (E)let you (A)down.

You say you’re look in’ (Bm)for some one to pick who’d (A)prom ise nev er you to (Bm)part.

to Some (A)one to close his (Bm)eyes you stant ly, and some (A)one to close his (Bm)heart.

And Some (D)one you for to die for you and (E)more.

But it ain’t (A)me, babe, no, no, (D)no, it ain’t (A)me, babe, it ain’t (D)me you’re (E)look in’ (A)for, babe.

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It Ain't Me Babe by Johnny Cash — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Ain't Me Babe” by Johnny Cash 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 224 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 "It Ain't Me Babe" 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 "It Ain't Me Babe"?: 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 "It Ain't Me Babe" use?: Just 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Johnny Cash songs work for kids?: Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.