But Not For Me

by George Gershwin
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "But Not For Me" 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 C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “But Not For Me

Can I play "But Not For Me" 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 "But Not For Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "But Not For Me" by George Gershwin played in?
But Not For Me is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "But Not For Me"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "But Not For Me" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "But Not For Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "But Not For Me"?
"But Not For Me" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "But Not For Me"?
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. "But Not For Me" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "But Not For Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "But Not For Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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