Ain't That A Shame

by Fats Domino
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Lyrics

You (G)made

(G)me (G6)cry

when you said

(G)good (CN.C.)bye.

Ain’t that a (C7)shame!

My tears fell like (G)rain.

Ain’t that a (C7)shame!

You’re the one to (D7)blame.

Oh (G)well,

(G)good (G6)bye,

al (G)though

(G)I’ll (CN.C.)cry.

Ain’t that a (C7)shame!

My tears fell like (G)rain.

Ain’t that a (C7)shame!

You’re the one to (G)blame.

(D7)You (G)broke

(G)my (G6)heart

when you said

(G)we’ll (CN.C.)part.

Ain’t that a (C7)shame!

My tears fell like (G)rain.

Ain’t that a (C7)shame!

You’re the one to (D7)blame.

Oh (G)well,

(G)good (G6)bye,

al (G)though

(G)I’ll (CN.C.)cry.

Ain’t that a (C7)shame!

My tears fell like (G)rain.

Ain’t that a (C7)shame!

You’re the one to (G)blame.

(D7)You (G)blame.

Ain't That A Shame — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ain't That A Shame" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Ain't That A Shame

Can I play "Ain't That A Shame" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ain't That A Shame" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Ain't That A Shame" by Fats Domino played in?
Ain't That A Shame is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ain't That A Shame"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ain't That A Shame" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ain't That A Shame"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ain't That A Shame"?
"Ain't That A Shame" was originally performed by Fats Domino. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ain't That A Shame"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, C, C7, C9, D, D7, G, G6.
What other songs by Fats Domino can I play here?
Try "BLUEBERRY HILL", "BLUE MONDAY", "Ain't That A Shame". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Ain't That A Shame"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ain't That A Shame" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Ain't That A Shame"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ain't That A Shame" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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