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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "It Ain't Me Babe" by Johnny Cash: 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 A, 224 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 “It Ain't Me Babe”
- What key is "It Ain't Me Babe" by Johnny Cash played in?
- It Ain't Me Babe is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It Ain't Me Babe"?
- The arrangement plays at 224 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Ain't Me Babe" 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 "It Ain't Me Babe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Ain't Me Babe"?
- "It Ain't Me Babe" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It Ain't Me Babe"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "It Ain't Me Babe" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It Ain't Me Babe" by Johnny Cash. 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 "It Ain't Me Babe" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "It Ain't Me Babe" 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.