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(Eb)Old Man (Daug)Sun shine (Db)lis ten, (Caug)you!
(Cbaug)Nev er (Bb6)tell me, (A7)“Dreams come (Ab6)true!” (Bb13)just (Eb6)try it
and I’ll start (Bb)a (Eb6)ri ot.
(G)Bea trice (F#aug)Fair fax, (F)don’t you (Eaug)dare (Ebaug)ev er (D6)tell me (Db7)he (Daug)will (C6)care; (D13)I’m (G6)cer tain
it’s the fi (D)nal (G)cur tain, I (F#)nev (G)er (Edim7)want to (Fm7)hear from a ny (Fm7)cheer ful Pol ly (Bb7)an (Ab)nas,
who (Cm6)tell you (Fm7)fate, sup plies a (Bb)mate; it’s all (Bb7)ba (Eb6)na nas!
(Bb7)They’re (Eb)writ (Bb7)ing (Eb)songs (Bb7)of (Eb6)love, (Bb7)but (Eb)not (Bb7)for (Eb)me.
(Bb7)A (Eb)luck (Bb7)y (F9)star’s (F7)a bove, (Bb7)but not for (Eb9)me.
(Eb7)With love to (Ebaug)lead (Ab)the way I’ve found more (F#dim7)clouds (Eb)of (Cm)gray than (Fm6)a (Cm7)ny (Gaug)Rus (Fm7)sian play could gua ran (F)tee.
I (Eb)was (Bb7)a (Eb)fool (Bb7)to (Eb6)fall (Bb7)and (Eb)get (Bb7)that (Eb)way;
(Bb7)Heigh (Eb)ho!
(Bb7)A (F9)las!
(F7)and al so, (Bb7)lack a (Eb9)day!
(Eb7)Al though I (Ebaug)can’t (Ab)dis miss the mem ’ry (F#dim7)of (Eb)his (G)kiss, (Cm)I guess (C)he’s (Fm9)not
(Bb7)for
(Eb)me.
(Bb11)He’s (Ab7)knock (Bb)ing (Eb)on (Bb7)a (Eb6)door,
(Bb7)He’ll (Eb)plan (Bb7)a (F9)two (F7)by four,
(Eb7)I know that (Ebaug)love’s (Ab)a game; I’m puz zled, (F#dim7)just (Eb)the (Cm)same, was (Fm6)I (Cm7)the (Gaug)moth (Fm7)or flame?
I’m all at (F)sea.
It (Eb)all (Bb7)be (Eb)gan (Bb7)so (Eb6)well, (Bb7)but (Eb)what (Bb7)an (Eb)end!
(Bb7)This (Eb)is (Bb7)the (F9)time (F7)a fel ler (Bb7)needs (Eb9)friend,
(Eb7)when ev ’ry (Ebaug)hap (Ab)py plot ends with the (F#dim7)mar (Eb)riage (G)knot, (Cm)and there’s (C)no (Fm9)knot
(Eb)me.
(Bb11)He’s (Ab7)knock (Bb)ing (Eb)me.
But Not For Me — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "But Not For Me" by George Gershwin in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Ab, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “But Not For Me”
- Why does the accompaniment for "But Not For Me" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "But Not For Me" by George Gershwin in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "But Not For Me" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "But Not For Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "But Not For Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "But Not For Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "But Not For Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "But Not For Me"?
- "But Not For Me" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "Do It Again", "Embraceable You", "Fascinating Rhythm". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "But Not For Me" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for But Not For Me by George Gershwin, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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