Forget You

by Cee Lo Green
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Lyrics

I see you driv in’ ’round town with (D)the girl I love, and I’m (F)like, for get you.

I guess the change in my pock et was n’t e nough.

I’m (F)like, for get you and (C)for get her, too.

Said if I was rich er, (D)I’d still be wit’ ya.

Ha, now ain’t that some shit?

(Ain’t that some shit?) And al though there’s pain in my chest, I (D)still wish you the best with (F)a for get (Fm)you.

Yeah, I’m sor ry I can’t af ford (D)a Fer ra ri,

(F)but that don’t mean I can’t get you there.

I guess he’s an X box and I’m more an (D)A tar i,

(F)but the (C)be ing in love play with your ass ain’t cheap.

I pit y the fool

(D)that falls in love with you, oh, (F)oh.

(Oh, shit, she’s a gold dig ger.) Well.

(Just thought you should know, nig ga.) Ooh,

(D)I’ve got some news for you, ha (F)ha.

See you driv in’ ’round town with (D)the girl I love, and I’m (F)like, for get you.

I guess the change in my pock et was n’t e nough.

I’m (F)like, for get you and (C)for get her, too.

Said if I was rich er, (D)I’d still be wit’ ya.

Ha, now ain’t that some shit?

(Ain’t that some shit?) And al though there’s pain in my chest, I (D)still wish you the best with (F)a for get (Fm)you.

Yeah, Now I know I that I had (D)to bor ra row,

(F)but beg and steal I and lie and cheat

I try in’ to keep ya, and try in’ an (D)to please ya.

(F)’Cause the (C)be ing in love play with your ass ain’t cheap.

I pit y the fool

(D)that falls in love with you, oh, (F)oh.

(Oh, shit, she’s a gold dig ger.) Well.

(Just thought you should know, nig ga.) Ooh,

(D)I’ve got some news for you, ha (F)ha.

See you

See you

Now, (Em)ba by, ba by, ba by, why you (Am)wan na, wan na hurt me so bad?

(So bad, so bad, so bad.) I (Em)tried to tell my (E7)ma ma, but she (Am)told me, (G)“This is (Am)one for (A)your dad.” (Your dad, your dad, did.

your dad.) And I’m like (D7)(Uh,) why, (F)(uh,) why, (Fmaj7)(uh.) why, (Am7)la (G)dy?

I love you, I still love (G)you.

Oh,

I see you driv in’ ’round town (D)with the girl I love, (F)oh, for get you.

I guess the change in my pock et was n’t e nough.

I’m (F)like for get you and (C)for get her, too.

Said if I was rich er, (D)I’d still be wit’ ya.

Ha, now ain’t that some shit?

(Ain’t that some shit?) And al though there’s pain in my chest, I (D)still wish you the best with (F)a for get (Fm)you.

Uh.

Forget You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Forget You" by Cee Lo Green: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 130 BPM.

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

About “Forget You”

What key is "Forget You" by Cee Lo Green played in?
Forget You 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 "Forget You"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Forget You" 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 "Forget You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Forget You"?
"Forget You" was originally performed by Cee Lo Green. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Forget You"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Dm, +6 more.
What other songs by Cee Lo Green can I play here?
Try "Forget You", "BRIGHT LIGHTS BIGGER CITY", "FOOL FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Forget You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Forget You" by Cee Lo Green. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Forget You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Forget You" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.