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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Don't Play That Song" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 112 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 Play That Song”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't Play That Song"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Don't Play That Song". Key of C, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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