Blame It On My Youth

by Connie Francis
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Lyrics

(Eb)If (Fm7)I ex (Bb7)pect ed (Eb)love when we first (Fm)kissed, (Edim7)blame it on my (Fm7)youth.

(Fm7)If on ly just for (Bb7)you I did ex (Bb7)ist, blame it on my (Eb)youth.

(Ab)I

be lieved in (Eb)ev ’ry thing,

(Fm7)like a (Bb7)child of (C)three.

(Fm7)You

meant more than (C)an y thing,

(F7)all the (B)world to (Bb)me!

(Eb)If

(Fm7)you were (Bb7)on my (Eb)mind all night and (Fm)day,

(Edim7)blame it on my (Fm7)youth.

(Fm7)If

I for got to (Bb7)eat and sleep and (Bb7)pray,

blame it on my (Eb)youth.

(Ab)If

I cried a (Eb)lit tle bit

(Edim7)when (Fm7)first I learned the (C)truth,

(Fm7)don’t

blame it on my (F7)heart,

(Bb7)blame it on my (Eb)youth.

Blame It On My Youth by Connie Francis

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Blame It On My Youth”

What key is "Blame It On My Youth" in?
"Blame It On My Youth" by Connie Francis is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Blame It On My Youth" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Blame It On My Youth" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Blame It On My Youth" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Connie Francis can I play here?
Try "EV'RYBODY'S SOMEBODY'S FOOL", "WHO'S SORRY NOW", "STUPID CUPID". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.