Please Don't Ask Me

by John Farnham
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(Bb)Please don’t ask me, (Gm)what am I think ing.

It’s a bout you.

And (Bb)please don’t ask me, I (Gm)nev er can see you.

What can I do?

My (Bb)first im pulse is to run to your side.

My (Eb)heart’s not free and (Ab6)so I must hide.

Please don’t ask me (Eb)what I’m gon na (Ebdim)say to (Bb)you.

I (Bb)toss and turn, can’t (Gm)sleep at night.

wor ry ing

I (Bb)go to bed, turn (Gm)out the light,

(Cm)but your face see.

It (Bb)on ly hurts the more I pre tend that (Eb)we could ev er (Ab6)be more than friends.

(Eb)why so in (Ebdim)love with (Bb)you.

I (Bb)you.

You could (Ab6)eas ily make me (G7)hap py,

(Cm)that I know.

But I’ll (Bb)try my best

to (G)nev er

tell you (Eb)so.

I will (Ab6)sing to you my (G7)love songs

and pre tend.

And I’ll (Bb)keep the se cret (G)right down

to the (Eb)end.

(Gm)you.

No, (Bb)please don’t ask me.

Please Don't Ask Me — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Please Don't Ask Me" by John Farnham. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Please Don't Ask Me

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Please Don't Ask Me" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Please Don't Ask Me".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Please Don't Ask Me" by John Farnham in?
The backing track is in Eb at 90 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Please Don't Ask Me" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Please Don't Ask Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Please Don't Ask Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Please Don't Ask Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Please Don't Ask Me"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Please Don't Ask Me"?
"Please Don't Ask Me" was originally performed by John Farnham. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by John Farnham are available?
Other accompaniments by John Farnham: "Burn For You", "You're The Voice". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Please Don't Ask Me" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Please Don't Ask Me" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Eb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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