I Keep Forgettin'

by Michael McDonald
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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' — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"I Keep Forgettin'" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Keep Forgettin'

Why does "I Keep Forgettin'" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Keep Forgettin'".
What key is "I Keep Forgettin'" by Michael McDonald played in?
I Keep Forgettin' is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Keep Forgettin'"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Keep Forgettin'" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "I Keep Forgettin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Keep Forgettin'"?
"I Keep Forgettin'" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Keep Forgettin'"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj9, Em, Em7, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I Keep Forgettin'"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Keep Forgettin'".
Can I see all the notes in "I Keep Forgettin'"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 90 BPM.

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