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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "It Ain't Necessarily So" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "It Ain't Necessarily So" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "It Ain't Necessarily So" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "It Ain't Necessarily So"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "It Ain't Necessarily So" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "It Ain't Necessarily So"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It Ain't Necessarily So" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.