But Not For Me

by Phillip Keveren
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"But Not For Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "But Not For Me" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "But Not For Me" is in Ab.
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.
Does "But Not For Me" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "But Not For Me" is in the key of Ab at 138 BPM.
What chords are in "But Not For Me"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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