It's Not For Me To Say

by Johnny Mathis
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Lyrics

It’s (Gm)not for me to (Gm7)say

you

(Fmaj7)love

(F6)me,

It’s (Gm)not for me to (Gm7)say

you’ll al ways (F)care.

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

And (A7)press (Dm7)your (A)lips to (F#7)mine,

and (E7)dream that (A)love

will (Gm7)last.

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

(C)this is (Fmaj7)heav

(F6)en

And (Cm7)speak ing just for me,

it’s (F)ours to (Bb)share.

Per (Bb6)haps the (Bbmaj7)glow of (Bbm6)love will grow with (F)ev ’ry pass ing (A)day,

Or (D)we may (G7)nev er meet a (G)gain, but (C9)then it’s not for (C)me to (F6)say.

It’s (Gm)not for me to (Gm7)say

you

(Fmaj7)love

(F6)me,

It’s (Gm)not for me to (Gm7)say

you’ll al ways (F)care.

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

And (A7)press (Dm7)your (A)lips to (F#7)mine,

and (E7)dream that (A)love

will (Gm7)last.

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

(C)this is (Fmaj7)heav

(F6)en

And (Cm7)speak ing just for me,

it’s (F)ours to (Bb)share.

Per (Bb6)haps the (Bbmaj7)glow of (Bbm6)love will grow with (F)ev ’ry pass ing (A)day,

Or (D)we may (G7)nev er meet a (G)gain, but (C9)then it’s not for (C)me to (F6)say.

It’s Or (D)we may (Gm)nev er meet a (Eb)gain, but (C9)then it’s not for (C)me to (F6)say.

It's Not For Me To Say — Simple Sheet Music

"It's Not For Me To Say" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 90 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's Not For Me To Say"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Bb 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 90 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 chords are used in "It's Not For Me To Say"?
This arrangement uses 27 chords: A, A7, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbm6, Bbmaj7, Bm7, +19 more.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It's Not For Me To Say". Key of Bb, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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