But Not For Me

by Phillip Keveren
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(Eb)Old Man (Bb)Sun shine, (Bbm)lis ten, (C)you!

(Eb)Nev er (Gm)tell me, (A)“Dreams come (Bb9)true.” Just (Eb)try it

and I’ll start a (Eb6)ri ot.

(G)Bea trice (D)Fair fax, (Dm)don’t you (E)dare (G)ev er (Bm)tell me (Db)he will (D9)care; I’m (G)cer tain

it’s the fi nal (G)cur tain.

I nev er want to (Fm7)hear from an y cheer ful Pol ly (Bb)an nas

who (Cm6)tell you (Fm7)fate sup plies a (Bb7)mate.

It’s all ba (Eb)na nas!

They’re writ ing (Eb)songs of love, but (Bb7)not for (Eb)me.

A luck y (F9)star’s a bove, but (Bb7)not for (Eb)me.

With love to (Abm)lead (Ab)the way I’ve found more (F#dim7)clouds of (Cm)gray than an y (Fm7)Rus sian play could guar an tee.

I was a (Eb)fool to fall and (Bb7)get that (Eb)way.

Heigh ho!

A (F9)las!

And al so, (Bb7)lack a (Eb)day!

Al though I (Abm)can’t (Ab)dis miss the mem ’ry (F#dim7)of (Eb)his (G)kiss, I guess he’s (Fm7)not

(Bb)for

(Eb)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 Ab, 138 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full 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 Phillip Keveren played in?
But Not For Me is arranged in the key of Ab 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 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "But Not For Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Phillip Keveren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". 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 perfect for first-time players.
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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