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.

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

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.

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