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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "But Not For Me" by George Gershwin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
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About “But Not For Me”
- Can I learn "But Not For Me" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "But Not For Me" with hands-separate practice in C at 110 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "But Not For Me"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "But Not For Me" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "But Not For Me"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "But Not For Me" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
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