Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

(C)Let it rain and (Ab7)thun der!

(Db)Let a mil lion (Dm7)firms (G9)go (C)un der!

(C)I am not con (Ab7)cerned with (Db)stock and bonds that (Dm7)I’ve (G9)been (C)burned with.

(Em)I love you and (Am6)you love me.

And (Em)that’s how it will (Am)al ways be, and (G)noth ing else can (Am)ev er mean a (Dm7)thing.

(C)Who cares what the (Ab7)pub lic (G)chat ters?

(C)Love’s the on ly (Ab7)thing that (G)mat ters.

Who (Cmaj7)cares

if the (E)sky

cares to (A)fall

in the (D)sea?

Who (C)cares (F)how (C)his (Ebdim)to ry (Dm7)rates me,

(C)long as your kiss in (Ab7)tox i (G)cates (G7)me!

(Cmaj7)Why

should I (E)care?

Life is (Am)one long ju (Am)bi (D9)lee,

so long as (C)I care (F#dim)for (G7sus)you

(A7)and (Dm7)you care (G13)for (C)me.

Who (Cmaj7)cares

if the (E)sky

cares to (A)fall

in the (D)sea?

Who (C)cares (F)how (C)his (Ebdim)to ry (Dm7)rates me,

(C)long as your kiss in (Ab7)tox i (G)cates (G7)me!

(Cmaj7)Why

should I (E)care?

Life is (Am)one long ju (Am)bi (D9)lee,

so long as (C)I care (F#dim)for (G7sus)you

(A7)and (Dm7)you care (G13)for (C)me.

Who (Dm7)you care (G13)for (C)me.

Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)" 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 C, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)"?
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 "Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)" by George Gershwin played in?
Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)"?
"Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". 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 "Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)". Key of C, 160 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.