It's Not Right But It's Okay

by Whitney Houston
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Lyrics

Fri day (Cm)night you and your boys went out to (Bb)eat.

(Gm7)Ah.

I am.

Then (Cm)they hung out,

but you came home a round (Gm7)three.

Yes, you did.

If six of (Cm)y’all

went out, your friends

uh,

then (Gm7)four of you are real ly cheap.

boy.

Yeah.

’Cause on ly (Cm)two of you had din ner; I (Bb)found your cred it card er re ceipt.

It’s not (CN.C.)right,

but it’s o kay.

I’m gon na make it an y way.

Pack your bags

up and leave.

Don’t you dare come run ning back to me.

It’s not right,

but it’s o kay.

I’m gon na make it an y way.

Close the door be hind you, leave your key.

I’d rath er be a lone than un hap py.

Yeah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Yeah.

Ah.

I’m pack in’ (Cm)bags so you can leave town for a (Bb)week.

(Gm7)Yes, I am.

The (Cm)phone hung rings,

and then you look at me.

(Gm7)three.

Yes, you did.

You said it (Cm)was one of your friends uh,

then (Gm7)down on Fif ty Fourth ly Street, boy.

Yeah.

’Cause on So (Cm)why did 2 1 3 ner; I (Bb)show up on your call er I.

D.?

It’s not (CN.C.)right, but it’s o kay.

I’m gon na make it an y way.

Pack your bags up and leave.

Don’t you dare come run ning back to me.

It’s not right, but it’s o kay.

I’m gon na make it an y way.

Close the door be hind you, leave your key.

I’d rath er be a lone than un hap py.

Yeah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Yeah.

Ah.

I’m pack in’ py, yeah.

I have been (Fm7)through all of this be fore.

through all this be So how could you (Cm)think

Don’t think a bout it, that I would bout stand a (Fm7)round and take some more?

Get gone, get gone.

Things are gon na (Cm)change.

Things are gon ’Cause na I won’t be a (Fm)fool an y more.

You don’t stand no chance, That’s why you have to (Cm)leave.

I say yeah, yeah, yeah, So don’t turn a round to see my you turn a round.

There’s (Ab)no more tears left (Gm)here for you to (Fm)see.

Was it (G)real ly worth you go ing out like that?

Tell me, boy.

Was it real ly worth you go ing out like that?

See I’m mov ing on

and I re fuse to turn back, yeah.

See, all of this time

I thought I had some bod y down for with me.

It turns out

you were mak ing a fool of me, ah.

Oh.

It’s not (Cm)py, oh, oh.

It's Not Right But It's Okay — Simple Sheet Music

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"It's Not Right But It's Okay" 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 Ab, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “It's Not Right But It's Okay

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's Not Right But It's Okay"?
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 Right But It's Okay" by Whitney Houston played in?
It's Not Right But It's Okay is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's Not Right But It's Okay"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's Not Right But It's Okay" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "It's Not Right But It's Okay"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's Not Right But It's Okay"?
"It's Not Right But It's Okay" was originally performed by Whitney Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It's Not Right But It's Okay"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Fm, Fm7, G, Gm, +1 more.
What other songs by Whitney Houston can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "A SONG FOR YOU". 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 Right But It's Okay". Key of Ab, 100 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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