Go a way from my (Bm)win dow,
go (A)leave at your (E)own chos en (A)speed.
I’m not the one you (Bm)want, babe.
I’m (A)not the (E)one you (A)need.
You say you’re look in’ (Bm)for some one who’s nev er (A)weak, but al er ways to (Bm)strong,
to pro (A)tect you and de (Bm)fend you to you, wheth er (A)you are right or (Bm)wrong.
And Some (D)one to o pen each and ev ’ry (E)door.
But it ain’t (A)me, babe, no, no, (D)no, it ain’t (A)me, babe, it ain’t (D)me you’re (E)look in’ (A)for, babe.
Go light a way from the (Bm)ledge, babe,
go (A)light ly your (E)on the en (A)ground.
I’m not the one you (Bm)want, babe.
I’ll (A)on ly (E)let you (A)down.
You say you’re look in’ (Bm)for some one to pick who’d (A)prom ise nev er you to (Bm)part.
to Some (A)one to close his (Bm)eyes you stant ly, and some (A)one to close his (Bm)heart.
And Some (D)one you for to die for you and (E)more.
But it ain’t (A)me, babe, no, no, (D)no, it ain’t (A)me, babe, it ain’t (D)me you’re (E)look in’ (A)for, babe.
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It Ain't Me Babe by Johnny Cash
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 224 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “It Ain't Me Babe”
- What key is "It Ain't Me Babe" in?
- "It Ain't Me Babe" by Johnny Cash is in the key of A with a tempo of 224 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "It Ain't Me Babe" 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 "It Ain't Me Babe" 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 "It Ain't Me Babe"?
- This arrangement of "It Ain't Me Babe" uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "It Ain't Me Babe" 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 Johnny Cash can I play here?
- Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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