Not For Me
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Cm F Ab Bb Fm Ab
#1.
C Bb F Ab C Bb F Ab
Ballads are being sung but not for me.
C Eb F Ab G C F Ab
Church bells are being rung but not for me.
Ab G
I am without love, but I don't doubt love,
C Am C Fm
can be-ee..warm and tender for some but
Ab C F Ab
not for me.
#2.
C Bb F Ab C F Ab
Poems are being read but not for me.
C Bb F Ab C F Ab
Prayers are being said but not for me.
Ab G
I've never known love or been shown love,
C Am
you see..ee..ee.
C F Ab
And maybe there is such a thing but not
C F Ab
for me.
INTERLUDE: G C A C F Ab C Fm
#3.
C F
So, let all of your singers sing, but not
C F Ab
for me.
Ab C Fm
And let all of your church bells ring, but
Db C F Ab
not for me.
Ab G C Am
And if tomorrow, all your sorrows should be..ee..ee,
C Bb F Ab C F
just like mine, then you cry, but not for me.
Eb C F Ab C Fm Ab C
No, not me..ee..ee, never for me..ee..ee.
How to play Not For Me
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.