Please Don't Ask Me

by John Farnham
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Lyrics

(Bb)Please don’t ask me, (Gm)what am I think ing.

It’s a bout you.

And (Bb)please don’t ask me, I (Gm)nev er can see you.

What can I do?

My (Bb)first im pulse is to run to your side.

My (Eb)heart’s not free and (Ab6)so I must hide.

Please don’t ask me (Eb)what I’m gon na (Ebdim)say to (Bb)you.

I (Bb)toss and turn, can’t (Gm)sleep at night.

wor ry ing

I (Bb)go to bed, turn (Gm)out the light,

(Cm)but your face see.

It (Bb)on ly hurts the more I pre tend that (Eb)we could ev er (Ab6)be more than friends.

(Eb)why so in (Ebdim)love with (Bb)you.

I (Bb)you.

You could (Ab6)eas ily make me (G7)hap py,

(Cm)that I know.

But I’ll (Bb)try my best

to (G)nev er

tell you (Eb)so.

I will (Ab6)sing to you my (G7)love songs

and pre tend.

And I’ll (Bb)keep the se cret (G)right down

to the (Eb)end.

(Gm)you.

No, (Bb)please don’t ask me.

Please Don't Ask Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Please Don't Ask Me" by John Farnham: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Please Don't Ask Me”

Can I sing "Please Don't Ask Me" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Please Don't Ask Me" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Please Don't Ask Me" by John Farnham in?
The backing track is in Eb at 90 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 "Please Don't Ask 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 "Please Don't Ask Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Please Don't Ask Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Please Don't Ask 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 "Please Don't Ask 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 "Please Don't Ask Me"?
"Please Don't Ask Me" was originally performed by John Farnham. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by John Farnham are available?
Other accompaniments by John Farnham: "Burn For You", "You're The Voice". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Please Don't Ask Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Please Don't Ask Me" by John Farnham. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Please Don't Ask Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Please Don't Ask Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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