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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "But Not For Me" by George Gershwin in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 110 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “But Not For Me”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "But Not For Me"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "But Not For Me" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 110 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.