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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 — 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 Bb, 136 BPM.
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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 Bb.
- What key is "But Not For Me" by George Gershwin played in?
- But Not For Me is arranged in the key of Bb 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 136 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 George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
- Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". 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 Bb at 136 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 Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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