Don't You (Forget About Me)

by Simple Minds
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Lyrics

Won’t you come (Eb)see a bout me,

(Bb)I’ll be a lone we’ll (Eb)danc ing, you know it, ba by.

Tell me your (Eb)trou bles and doubts,

(Bb)giv en ev ’ry thing cu (Eb)in side and out.

Love’s strange, so (Eb)real in the dark.

(Bb)Think of the ten der things (Eb)that we were work ing on.

Slow chains may (Eb)pull us a part

when our life gets in to your heart, ba by.

Don’t you

for get a bout me.

(Eb)Don’t, don’t don’t, don’t.

Don’t you

for get a bout me.

(Db)Will you stand a bove

me,

(Ab)look my way, or ne ver love me.

(Eb)Rain keeps fall ing, rain keeps fall ing

down,

down,

down.

(Db)Will you re cog nise

me,

(Ab)call my name or walk on by?

me.

(Eb)Rain keeps fall ing, rain keeps fall ing

down,

down,

down.

down,

down.

But you walk on by,

will you call my name?

As you walk on by,

will you call my name?

or When you walk a way,

or will you walk a way?

Will you walk on (F)by?

Come on and call my name.

Will you call my (Eb)name?

I say ooh (F)la, la, la, la,

la, la, la, la,

la, la, la, (Eb)la, la, la, la, la, la.

(F)la, la, la, la,

la, la, la, la,

la, la, la, (Eb)la, la, la, la, la, la.

Don't You (Forget About Me) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Don't You (Forget About Me)" 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 Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Don't You (Forget About Me)

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't You (Forget About Me)"?
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 You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds played in?
Don't You (Forget About 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 "Don't You (Forget About Me)"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't You (Forget About Me)" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't You (Forget About Me)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't You (Forget About Me)"?
"Don't You (Forget About Me)" was originally performed by Simple Minds. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't You (Forget About Me)"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Db, Eb, F.
What other songs by Simple Minds can I play here?
Try "ALIVE AND KICKING", "DON'T YOU", "Don't You (Forget About Me)". 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 You (Forget About Me)". Key of Bb, 100 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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