I'm Not That Girl

by Stephen Schwartz
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Lyrics

Hands (C5)touch,

eyes (C5)meet,

sud den (C5)si lence, sud den (C)heat.

Hearts (Am)leap in a (G)gid dy (F)whirl.

He could (G)be that (C)boy,

but I’m (C)not that (G)girl.

Don’t (C5)dream

too (C5)far,

don’t lose (C5)sight of who you (C)are.

Don’t re (Am)mem ber that (G)rush of (F)joy.

He could (G)be that (C)boy,

I’m (C)not that (C)girl.

(Ab)Ev ’ry so (Db)of ten we (Gb)long to steal to the (Cbmaj7)land of What Might Have (Fb)Been,

but (Gm)that does n’t (C)soft en the (A7)ache we (Dm)feel when re (Eb)al i ty (D7sus)sets back (Csus)in.

Blithe (C5)smile,

lithe (C5)limb,

she who’s (C5)win some, she wins (C)him.

Gold hair with a (G)gen tle (F)curl—

That’s the (G)girl he (C)chose,

and (C)heav en (Gsus)knows,

I’m not that (Csus)girl.

Don’t (C5)wish,

don’t (C5)start.

Wish ing (C5)on ly (G)wounds the (C)heart.

I was n’t (Am)born for the (G)rose and (F)pearl.

There’s a (G)girl I (C)know—

He (C)loves her (Gsus)so,

I’m not that (C5)girl...

I'm Not That Girl — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I'm Not That Girl" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I'm Not That Girl”

Where are the chord symbols for "I'm Not That Girl" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I'm Not That Girl" is in C.
What key is "I'm Not That Girl" by Stephen Schwartz played in?
I'm Not That Girl is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm Not That Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'm Not That Girl" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "I'm Not That Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'm Not That Girl"?
"I'm Not That Girl" was originally performed by Stephen Schwartz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?
Try "When You Believe", "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "I'm Not That Girl" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I'm Not That Girl" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "I'm Not That Girl"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.