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(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' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Keep Forgettin'" by Michael McDonald: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "I Keep Forgettin'" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Keep Forgettin'" by Michael McDonald. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Keep Forgettin'" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Keep Forgettin'" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.