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(F)I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to think a bout (Gm)mon ey
(Gm)or what it (F)can buy,
(F)and I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to sit down (Gm)and won (F)der at what (Gm)make the bird (F)ies fly.
(Am)I don’t have time to think a bout what (Am)makes the flow ers (Bbmaj7)grow,
(Am)ain’t nev er give it a thought
to where (Gm7)riv ers (F)flow.
Ain’t got (Gm7)time for noth (F)in’ else.
I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to dis cuss the (Gm)weath er, or know what’s go (F)ing (Gm7)on,
(F)and I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to do no stud (Gm)y ing
once (Gm)I get out (F)of (Gm7)class.
(F)And (Am)I’m just a (Bbmaj7)fel low
with a (Am)one track (Bbmaj7)mind,
and when it (Am)comes to think in’ a bout (Bbmaj7)an y thing but my ba by, I just don’t (Gm)have (F)time.
(F)Ain’t got (Gm7)time for noth (F)in’ else.
I ain’t (Gm)got time (F)to read a news (Gm)pa per or look (Gm)at (F)T V.
(F)’Cause I’m not con (Gm)cerned with what (F)the fu ture (Gm)holds
in (Gm)store (F)for me.
(Am)I’m
(Asus)just a got (Gm7)time for noth (F)in’ else.
Too Busy Thinking About My Baby — Simple Sheet Music
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"Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" 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 F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- 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 "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" by Marvin Gaye played in?
- Too Busy Thinking About My Baby 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 "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" 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 "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" was originally performed by Marvin Gaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Asus4, Bbmaj7, F, Gm, Gm7.
- What other songs by Marvin Gaye can I play here?
- Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP". 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 "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby". Key of F, 120 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.