I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance

by Bing Crosby
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Lyrics

I (C)need your love so (G)bad ly,

I (A7)love you, oh, so (Fm6)mad ly.

But (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

I (C)thought at last I’d (G)found you,

but (A7)oth er loves sur (Fm6)round you.

And (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

(G7)If you’d sur ren der, (G)just for a ten der (C)kiss or two,

(Am6)you might dis cov er (B7)that I’m the lov er (E9)meant for you, and (G)I’d be true.

But (C)what’s the good of (G)schem ing,

I (A7)know I must be (Fm6)dream ing,

for (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

I (C)need your love so (G)bad ly,

I (A7)love you, oh, so (Fm6)mad ly.

But (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

I (C)thought at last I’d (G)found you,

but (A7)oth er loves sur (Fm6)round you.

And (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

(G7)If you’d sur ren der, (G)just for a ten der (C)kiss or two,

(Am6)you might dis cov er (B7)that I’m the lov er (E9)meant for you, and (G)I’d be true.

But (C)what’s the good of (G)schem ing,

I (A7)know I must be (Fm6)dream ing,

for (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

I (F9)you!

I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance — Simple Sheet Music

"I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance" 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, 90 BPM.

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

About “I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance"?
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 "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance" by Bing Crosby played in?
I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance 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 "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance" 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 "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance"?
"I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance" was originally performed by Bing Crosby. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bing Crosby can I play here?
Try "PLAY A SIMPLE MELODY", "THE ROAD TO MOROCCO", "A Marshmallow World". 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 "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance". Key of C, 90 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.