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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"It's Not For Me To Say" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "It's Not For Me To Say" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "It's Not For Me To Say" is in F.
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.
Does "It's Not For Me To Say" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "It's Not For Me To Say" is in the key of F at 92 BPM.
What chords are in "It's Not For Me To Say"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.