Don't Play That Song

by Aretha Franklin
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Lyrics

Don’t play that song for me

’cause it brings back mem o ries

of days that I once knew,

the days that I spent with you.

Oh, no!

Don’t let them play it,

it fills my heart with pain.

Please stop it right a way

’cause I re mem ber just what he said.

He said, (C)“Dar ling.” (Dar

ling, I...)

And I know (G)that he lied.

(Dar

ling, I...)

You know that (F)you lied.

(Dar

ling, I...)

You know that you lied,

lied,

you lied.

(To me.)

Hey, mis ter, don’t (G)play it no more.

Don’t (G)play it no more,

I can’t stand it.

Don’t play it no (G)more,

no more, no more.

I re mem ber on our first date,

he kissed me and he walked a way.

I was on ly sev en teen,

I nev er dreamed

he’d be so mean.

He told me, (C)“Dar ling.” (Dar ling,

I love you.) Ba by, ba by, (G)you lied.

(Dar

ling, I need you.) You,

you (F)lied.

(Dar ling,

I love you.) You know that you lied,

lied,

lied.

(To me.)

Oh,

dar (C)ling.

(Dar ling,

I love you.) You know that (G)you lied, yeah.

(Dar

ling, I need you.) You know I (G)know you (F)lied.

(Dar ling,

I love you.)

Dar ling, you (G)lied,

you lied,

you lied.

You’re all that I need.

You (C)lied.

(To me.)

Oh,

you lied.

Hey, ba by, don’t (G)play it no (F)more.

Don’t do it, don’t play it no more,

no more, I can’t stand it no more!

(C)lied.

(To me.)

Oh,

you lied.

Hey, ba by, don’t (G)play it no (F)more.

Don’t do it, don’t play it no more,

no more, I can’t stand it no more!

Don't Play That Song — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Don't Play That Song" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Don't Play That Song

Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Play That Song" 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. "Don't Play That Song" is in C.
What key is "Don't Play That Song" by Aretha Franklin played in?
Don't Play That Song is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Play That Song"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Play That Song" 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 Play That Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Play That Song"?
"Don't Play That Song" was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Play That Song"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, D7, F, G, G6, G7.
What other songs by Aretha Franklin can I play here?
Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Don't Play That Song" 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. "Don't Play That Song" is in the key of C at 112 BPM.
What chords are in "Don't Play That Song"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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