What key is "But Not For Me" in?

"But Not For Me" by George Gershwin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "But Not For Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "But Not For Me" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "But Not For Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?

Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

They’re writ ing (F)songs of love, but not for (Fmaj7)me.

A luck y (G7)star’s a bove, but not for (F7)me.

With love to (Bbdim)lead (Bb)the (Gm7)way I’ve found more (Fdim)clouds (F)of (Dm)gray than an y (Gm7)Rus sian play could guar an (Db)tee.

I was a (F)fool (Dm7)to fall and get that (Fmaj7)way;

heigh ho!

A (G7)las!

And al so, luck y (F7)day!

Al though I (Bbdim)can’t (Bb)dis (Gm7)miss the mem ’ry (Fdim)of (F)his (Am7)kiss, I (D7)guess he’s (Gm7)not

(C7)for

(F)me.

(CN.C.)He’s knock ing (F)on a door, but not for (Fmaj7)me.

He’ll plan a (G7)two by four, but not for (F7)me.

I know that (Bbdim)love’s (Bb)a (Gm7)game; I’m puz zled, (Fdim)just (F)the (Dm)same.

Was I the (Gm7)moth or flame?

I’m all at (Db)sea.

It all be (F)gan (Dm7)so well, but what an (Fmaj7)end!

This is the (G7)time a fel ler needs a (F7)friend.

When ev ’ry (Bbdim)hap (Bb)py (Gm7)plot ends with a (Fdim)mar (F)riage (Am7)knot, and (D7)there’s no (Gm7)knot

(C7)for

(F)me.

(CN.C.)He’s knock ing (F)me.

But Not For Me by George Gershwin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “But Not For Me”

What key is "But Not For Me" in?: "But Not For Me" by George Gershwin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "But Not For Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "But Not For Me" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "But Not For Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?: Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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