This Ain't A Love Song

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

(B)Ba I should have seen it com ing when the ros es died,

should have seen the end of sum mer in your eyes.

I should have lis tened when you (E)said “Good night.”

You (B)real ly meant good bye.

And ba by, ain’t it fun ny, how you nev er (B)ev er learn to fall?

You’re real ly on your knees (A)when you think you’re stand ing tall, but on ly fools were are ‘know it alls’ and I (B)played that fool for you.

I (A)cried and I cried, there were (C#m)nights that I died for you, (B)ba by.

I (A)tried and I tried to de (C#m)ny that your love drove me (B)cra

zy,

ba

by.

If the (E)love that I got for you’s (B)gone,

if the (C#m)riv er I cried ain’t that (A)long,

then I’m (E)wrong,

yeah I’m (B)wrong.

This ain’t

a love song.

(B)Ba by, I thought you and me would stand the test of time,

like we got a way of with the per fect crime,

but we were just a leg end (E)in my mind.

I (B)guess that I was blind.

Re mem ber those nights danc ny, ing you at er (B)The er Mas quer ade,

the clowns ly wore smiles that (A)when would n’t fade.

stand ing tall, You and ly I were the ren e gades, and I (B)some things nev er change.

It (A)made me so mad ’cause I (C#m)want ed it bad for us, (B)ba by.

I (A)Now it’s so sad that what (C#m)ev er we had ain’t worth (B)sav

ing,

oh.

by.

If the (E)love that I got for you’s (B)gone,

if the (C#m)riv er I cried ain’t that (A)long,

then I’m (E)wrong,

yeah I’m (B)wrong.

This ain’t

a love song.

a love song.

If the (E)pain that I’m feel ing so (B)strong

is the (C#m)rea son that I’m hold ing (A)on,

then I’m (E)wrong,

yeah, I’m (B)wrong.

This ain’t

a love song.

I a love song.

Then I’m (E)wrong,

yeah, I’m (B)wrong,

this ain’t

a love song.

Then I’m (E)wrong,

yeah, I’m (B)wrong,

this ain’t a (Asus2)love song.

This Ain't A Love Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "This Ain't A Love Song" by Bon Jovi: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 68 BPM.

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

About “This Ain't A Love Song”

What key is "This Ain't A Love Song" by Bon Jovi played in?
This Ain't A Love Song is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Ain't A Love Song"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Ain't A Love Song" 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 "This Ain't A Love Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Ain't A Love Song"?
"This Ain't A Love Song" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Ain't A Love Song"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Am, Asus2, B, Bm, C#m, D, E, +1 more.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "This Ain't A Love Song" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Ain't A Love Song" by Bon Jovi. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "This Ain't A Love Song" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "This Ain't A Love Song" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.