What key is "I Keep Forgettin'" in?

"I Keep Forgettin'" by Michael McDonald is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "I Keep Forgettin'" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "I Keep Forgettin'" 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 Keep Forgettin'"?

This arrangement of "I Keep Forgettin'" uses 9 chords: Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj9, Em, Em7, G, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "I Keep Forgettin'" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?

Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(I) I keep for get tin’ we’re not in love an y more.

I keep for get tin’ things will nev er (Bm7)be (Am7)the (Bm7)same a (Em7)gain.

I keep for get tin’ how you made that so clear,

I keep for get tin’, dar ling.

(Am7)Ev ’ry (C)time you’re (G)near,

ev ’ry time I see (G#)your (Am7)smile;

(Am7)hear your (C)“hel (G)lo,”

say in’ you can on ly stay (G#)a (Am7)while.

Hey, I know

that it’s hard for you

to say the things we both (Bm7)know are (C)true, but tell me (Bm7)how come (I) I keep for get tin’ we’re not in love an y more.

I keep for get tin’ things will nev er (Bm7)be (Am7)the (Bm7)same a (Em7)gain.

I keep for get tin’ how you made that so clear,

I keep for get tin’, ba by.

(Am7)Ev ’ry (C)time you’re (G)near,

ev ’ry time I see (G#)your (Am7)smile;

(Am7)hear your (C)“hel (G)lo,”

say in’ you can on ly stay (G#)a (Am7)while.

Hey, I know

that it’s hard for you

to say the things we both (Bm7)know are (C)true, but tell me (Bm7)how come (C)true, but tell me (Bm7)how come

Don’t say that, (Bm)don’t say that, (Bm7)don’t (Em)say (Bm7)that;

I know you’re not mine

an y (Am7)more, an y (Bm7)way, an y (C)time.

Tell me (Bm7)how come (I) I keep for get tin’ we’re not in love an y more.

I keep for get tin’ things will nev er (Bm7)be (Am7)the (Bm7)same a (Em7)gain.

I keep for get tin’ how you made that so clear,

I keep for get tin’, dar ling.

(I) I keep for get tin’ we’re not in love an y more.

I keep for get tin’ things will nev er (Bm7)be (Am7)the (Bm7)same a (Em7)gain.

I keep for get tin’ how you made that so clear,

I keep for get tin’, dar ling.

I Keep Forgettin' by Michael McDonald

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I Keep Forgettin'”

What key is "I Keep Forgettin'" in?: "I Keep Forgettin'" by Michael McDonald is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I Keep Forgettin'" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I Keep Forgettin'" 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 Keep Forgettin'"?: This arrangement of "I Keep Forgettin'" uses 9 chords: Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj9, Em, Em7, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "I Keep Forgettin'" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?: Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.