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' — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Keep Forgettin'" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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'

Can I play "I Keep Forgettin'" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Keep Forgettin'" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "I Keep Forgettin'"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Keep Forgettin'" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Keep Forgettin'"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Keep Forgettin'" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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