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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" by Marvin Gaye in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" with hands-separate practice in F at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" is in the key of F at 120 BPM.