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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Ain't That A Shame" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ain't That A Shame"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ain't That A Shame". Key of G, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.