It's Not For Me To Say

by Johnny Mathis
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Lyrics

It’s (Gm7)not for me to say

(C)you

(F)love

me,

it’s (Gm7)not for me to say

you’ll al ways (Am7)care.

Oh, but (Gm)here for the (Gm7)mo ment (E)I can (A7)hold you (Dm)fast,

and (G7)press your (A)lips to (F#7)mine,

and (E7)dream that (A)love

will (Gm7)last.

(C7)As (Gm7)far as I can see,

(C)this is (F)heav

en,

and (Cm7)speak ing just for me,

it’s (F)ours to (Bbmaj7)share;

per haps the (Bbmaj7)glow of (Bbm)love will grow with (Am7)ev ’ry pass ing day,

or we may (G7)nev er meet a gain, but (C7)then, it’s not for me to (F)say.

It’s (Gm7)not for me to say

(C)you

(F)love

me,

it’s (Gm7)not for me to say

you’ll al ways (Am7)care.

Oh, but (Gm)here for the (Gm7)mo ment (E)I can (A7)hold you (Dm)fast,

and (G7)press your (A)lips to (F#7)mine,

and (E7)dream that (A)love

will (Gm7)last.

(C7)As (Gm7)far as I can see,

(C)this is (F)heav

en,

and (Cm7)speak ing just for me,

it’s (F)ours to (Bbmaj7)share;

per haps the (Bbmaj7)glow of (Bbm)love will grow with (Am7)ev ’ry pass ing day,

or we may (G7)nev er meet a gain, but (C7)then, it’s not for me to (F)say.

It’s

or (D)we may (Gm7)nev er meet a gain, but (C7)then, it’s not for me to (F)say.

It's Not For Me To Say — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "It's Not For Me To Say" 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 F, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “It's Not For Me To Say”

Can I play "It's Not For Me To Say" 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's Not For Me To Say" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "It's Not For Me To Say" by Johnny Mathis played in?
It's Not For Me To Say is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's Not For Me To Say"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's Not For Me To Say" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "It's Not For Me To Say"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's Not For Me To Say"?
"It's Not For Me To Say" was originally performed by Johnny Mathis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Johnny Mathis can I play here?
Try "THE LAST TIME I FELT LIKE THIS", "CHANCES ARE", "A CERTAIN SMILE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "It's Not For Me To Say"?
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's Not For Me To Say" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "It's Not For Me To Say"?
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's Not For Me To Say" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.