But Not For Me
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E7 A D Dm7 A
They're writing songs of love, but not for me
B7 E7 D A
A lucky star's above, but not for me
A7 D Bm7 Bm5-/7
With love to lead the way
Cdim F#m
I've found more clouds of gray
F#m7 A Bm7 Bm5-/7 E7 Bm5-/7 E7
Than any Russian play could guarantee
A D Dm7 A
I was a fool to fall and get that way
B7 E7 A
Heigh-ho! Alas! And also lack-a-day
A7 D Cdim A B7
Although I can't dismiss the memory of her kiss
Bm5-/7 E7 A
I guess she's not for me
E7 A D Dm7 A
She's knocking on a door, but not for me
B7 E7 D A
She'll plan a two by four, but not for me
A7 D Bm7 Bm5-/7
I know that love's a game
Cdim A F#m
I'm puzzled, just the same
F#m7 A Bm7 Bm5-/7 E7
Was I a moth or flame? I'm all at sea
A D Dm7 A
It all began so well but what an end
B7 E7 A
This is the time a fellow needs a friend
A7 D Cdim A B7
When ev'ry happy plot ends with a marriage knot
Bm5-/7 E7 A
And there's no knot for me
How to play But Not For Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.