Other arrangements of But Not For Me
Pick a learning view.
(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.
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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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