Other arrangements of Don't Bother
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(CN.C.)She’s got the kind of look
that de fies grav i ty.
She’s the great est cook
and she’s fat free, fat free, fat free, fat free.
She’s (E5)been to pri vate school how and she speaks per fect French.
She’s got her at per fect friends.
Oh, is n’t she cool?
She (E5)prac tic es Tai Chi.
She’d nev er lose her nerve.
She’s more than a you de serve.
and She’s just far bet ter than me,
hey, hey.
So don’t (D)both er, I won’t die
of de (C)cep tion.
I (G5)prom ise you won’t ev er see me cry.
Don’t feel (Cm)sor ry.
And don’t (D)both er, I’ll be fine
but she’s (C)wait ing.
The ring you gave to her will lose its shine,
so don’t (Cm)both er, be un kind.
(D)love hurt a (A5)cer tain boy.
I’m (Cm)both er, be un kind.
So don’t (D)both er, I’ll be fine.
I’ll be fine.
I’ll be (C)fine.
I’ll be fine.
(G5)Prom ise you won’t ev er see me cry.
And af ter all I’m glad that I’m not (Am)your type.
(G5)Prom ise you won’t ev er see me cry.
Don’t (D)both er, I’ll be fine.
I’ll be fine.
I’ll be (C)fine.
I’ll be fine.
(G5)Prom ise you won’t ev er see me cry.
And af ter all I’m glad that I’m not (Am)your type.
(G5)Prom ise you won’t ev er see me cry.
Don’t er see me cry.
Don't Bother — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Don't Bother" 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 G, 125 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 “Don't Bother”
- Can I play "Don't Bother" 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 "Don't Bother" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Don't Bother" by Shakira played in?
- Don't Bother is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Bother"?
- The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Bother" 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 "Don't Bother"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Bother"?
- "Don't Bother" was originally performed by Shakira. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Bother"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Apow, Bm7, C, Cm, Cpow, D, Dpow, +3 more.
- What other songs by Shakira can I play here?
- Try "UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES", "DARE", "WHENEVER, WHEREVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Don't Bother"?
- 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. "Don't Bother" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Don't Bother"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Bother" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.