Forgive Me

by Leona Lewis
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Lyrics

There’s a (Am)first time for ev ’ry thing; it’s (F)def ’nite ly one of them nights.

I (G)knew when I looked in his eyes that (C)he was gon na be (G)trou ble for me.

But, I (F)I nev er want ed to lie.

I (G)know that my ba by would cry the (C)if he knew what (G)we were do in’.

But, if his love al won’t pass the test,

it’s I (C)got ta get it (G)from some where else.

Well, I’m grown and I need a man.

Hope (E7)he un der stands.

(For give me, ba by, but (C)I got ta take a chance to night.

So (C)I’m go in’; me, my self, and I can’t wait no (C)more sit tin’ all a (G)lone.

Man, I real ly (C)hope, hope you for (G)give me, oh (C)oh, hope you for (G)give me, oh (C)oh, hope you for (G)give me, oh (C)oh.

And I can’t wait no (G)more.

Man, I real ly (C)hope, hope you for give me.) Been a (Am)long time for since ’ry I it’s (F)did some thing good for my self, but (G)why should I be goin’ through hell when (C)he’s was do in’ what (G)he wan na do?

And, I (F)fi n’lly found some bod y else who (G)real ly wants to make me feel the (C)things that I’ve been (G)miss ing so long.

But, And his love al ways passed the test;

it’s a (C)shame I had to (G)look some where else.

But I’m grown and I need a man;

Hope (E7)I un just hope that he un der stands.

but (C)I got ta take a chance to night.

So (C)I’m go in’; me, my self, and I can’t wait no (C)more sit tin’ all a (G)lone.

Man, I real ly (C)hope, hope you for (G)give me, oh (C)oh, hope you for (G)give me, oh (C)oh, hope you for (G)give me, oh (C)oh.

And I can’t wait no (G)more.

Man, I real ly (C)hope, hope you for give me.) Been a you for (G)give me.)

For give me, but I need to be loved, too.

For give me, but I can’t wait a round for you.

For give me if I found a man who un der stands just what I need, oh.

(Sing it a (Fmaj7)gain!) For give me, but I need to be loved, too.

For give me, but I can’t wait a round for you.

For give me if I found a man who un der stands.

(For (E)give me, ba by, you for (G)give me,

but (C)I got ta take a chance to night.

So (C)I’m go in’; me, my self and I can’t wait no (C)more sit tin’ all a (G)lone.

Man, I real ly (C)hope, hope you for (G)give me.

Forgive Me — Simple Sheet Music

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"Forgive 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 A, 120 BPM.

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

About “Forgive Me”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Forgive 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 "Forgive Me" by Leona Lewis played in?
Forgive Me is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Forgive Me"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Forgive Me" 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 "Forgive Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Forgive Me"?
"Forgive Me" was originally performed by Leona Lewis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Forgive Me"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, Dm7, E, E7, Em7, F, F6, +2 more.
What other songs by Leona Lewis can I play here?
Try "A Moment Like This", "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND", "HAPPY". 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 "Forgive Me". Key of A, 120 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.