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It (Gm)ain’t nec es (C)sar i ly (Gm)so,
it (Gm)ain’t nec es (C)sar i ly (Gm)so,
de (C7)t’ings dat yo’ (Db7)li’ ble to (C7)read in de (Db7)Bi ble, it (A7)ain’t nec es (D7)sar i ly (Gm)so.
Li’l (Gm)Da vid was (C)small, but oh (Gm)my!
Li’l (Gm)Da vid was (C)small, but oh (Gm)my!
He (C7)fought big Go (Db7)li ath who (C7)lay down an’ (Db7)di eth!
Li’l (A7)Da vid was (D7)small, but oh (Gm)my!
Oh, (Gm)stream.
It ain’t nec es (C)sar i ly (Gm)so,
it (Gm)ain’t nec es (C)sar i ly (Gm)so.
Dey (C7)tell all you (Db7)chil lun de (C7)deb ble’s a (Db7)vil lun, but (A7)’tain’t nec es (D7)sar i ly (Gm)so.
To (Db7)get in to (Ab)Heb ben don’ snap for a seb ben!
Live (Am7)clean!
Don’ (D7)have no (G)fault.
Oh, (C7)I takes dat gos pel when (F)ev er it’s pos’ ble, but (A7)wid a grain of (B7)salt.
Me (Gm)years?
I’m (Cm7)preach in’ dis ser mon to (D7)show,
it (C)ain’t nes sa, (B7)ain’t nes sa, (Em)ain’t nes sa, (Cm)ain’t nes sa, (G)ain’t nec es (D)sar i ly (G6)so.
It Ain't Necessarily So — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"It Ain't Necessarily So" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “It Ain't Necessarily So”
- Why does "It Ain't Necessarily So" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "It Ain't Necessarily So".
- What key is "It Ain't Necessarily So" by George Gershwin played in?
- It Ain't Necessarily So 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 "It Ain't Necessarily So"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Ain't Necessarily So" 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 "It Ain't Necessarily So"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Ain't Necessarily So"?
- "It Ain't Necessarily So" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
- Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "It Ain't Necessarily So"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "It Ain't Necessarily So".
- Can I see all the notes in "It Ain't Necessarily So"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 80 BPM.