What key is "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" in?

"I Forgot To Remember To Forget" by Elvis Presley is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "I Forgot To Remember To Forget"?

This arrangement of "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, C7, F, F7.

How long does it take to learn "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?

Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)I for (F)got to re mem ber to for (C7)get her.

soft I can’t seem to get her off my (F)mind.

I (Bb)thought I’d nev er miss her but be (F)I’ve found out (C7)some (F)how,

I think a bout her (C7)al most all the (F)time.

The (Bb)day she went a way

I made my self a (F)prom ise

that I’d soon for get we ev er (C7)met.

But (F)some thing sure (C7)is (F)wrong

(F7)’cause (Bb)I’m so blue and lone ly.

I for (F)got to re (C7)mem ber to for (F)get.

(CN.C.)When I’m (F)cud dled up danc ing with an (C7)oth er,

soft mu sic and ro mance her fill the (F)air.

I (Bb)think I’m up in heav en, but be (F)fore the dance (C7)is (F)through,

I find my self pre (C7)tend ing that she’s (F)there.

The (Bb)day she went a way

I made my self a (F)prom ise

that I’d soon for get we ev er (C7)met.

But (F)some thing sure (C7)is (F)wrong

(F7)’cause (Bb)I’m so blue and lone ly.

I for (F)got to re (C7)mem ber to for (F)get.

(CN.C.)When I’m (F)get.

I Forgot To Remember To Forget by Elvis Presley

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with an oompah bass pattern in your left hand — you'll alternate between a low root note and a higher chord chunk in a steady boom-chah rhythm at 120 BPM, which feels like a relaxed walking pace.

Your right hand carries a smooth, vocal-style melody mostly in stepwise motion, so the real challenge isn't the notes themselves but keeping both hands independent and steady.

Watch the transitions into the seventh chords — Bb to Bb7, F to F7, and C to C7 each add just one note, but your fingers need to find that lowered tone without hesitating.

I'd suggest practicing your left-hand oompah pattern alone first until it feels automatic, then layer in the melody at half tempo.

Loop the spots where the chord changes come on an off-beat, because that's where most students rush.

Once this clicks, you'll have a solid foundation for any song that uses a bass-and-chord comping pattern — that skill transfers everywhere.

About “I Forgot To Remember To Forget”

What key is "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" in?: "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" by Elvis Presley is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Forgot To Remember To Forget"?: This arrangement of "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, C7, F, F7.
How long does it take to learn "I Forgot To Remember To Forget" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.