What key is "But Not For Me" in?

"But Not For Me" by George Gershwin is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "But Not For Me" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "But Not For Me" 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 "But Not For Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?

Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

They’re writ ing (Cmaj7)songs of (F)love, but (G)not for (Cmaj7)me.

A (G7)luck y (D9)star’s a (F)bove, but (G)not for (C7)me.

With love to (F)lead the (Dm7)way I’ve found more (Em)clouds of (Am)gray than an y (Dm7)Rus sian play could guar an (Ddim)tee.

I was a (Cmaj7)fool to (F)fall and (G)get that (Cmaj7)way.

Heigh (G7)ho!

a (D9)las!

and (F)al so, (G)lack a (C7)day!

Al though I (F)can’t dis (Dm7)miss the mem ’ry (C)of his (E7)kiss, I (F)guess he’s (D9)not

(G7)for

(C)me.

He’s (G7)knock ing (Cmaj7)on a (F)door, but (G)not for (Cmaj7)me.

He’ll (G7)plan a (D9)two by (F)four, but (G)not for (C7)me.

I know that (F)love’s a (Dm7)game; I’m puz zled, (Em)just the (Am)same.

Was I the (Dm7)moth er flame?

I’m all at (Ddim)sea.

It all be (Cmaj7)gan to (F)sell, but (G)what an (Cmaj7)end!

This (G7)is the (D9)time a (F)fel ler (G)needs a (C7)friend.

When ev ’ry (F)hap py (Dm7)plot ends with the (C)mar riage (E7)knot, and (F)there’s no (D9)knot

(G7)for

(C)me.

He’s (G7)knock ing (Cmaj13)me.

But Not For Me by George Gershwin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “But Not For Me”

What key is "But Not For Me" in?: "But Not For Me" by George Gershwin is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "But Not For Me" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "But Not For Me" 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 "But Not For Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?: Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.