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Intermediate piano sheet music for "I Don't Want A Playboy" by Barbara Lynn, in B minor at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Piano Sheet Music for "I Don't Want A Playboy" by Barbara Lynn

Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “I Don't Want A Playboy” by Barbara Lynn.

I Don't Want A Playboy by Barbara Lynn
Piano Sheet Music

Grand staffMid-staff range

The piano part reads from the grand staff, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genresoul · R&B · blues
Moodupbeat · confident · playful
Signatureconfident, playful soul with a bluesy edge
B minor
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Bm
Em7
A
Em
F♯m
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female lead voice, clear and soulful with a slightly sassy timbre, delivering the lyrics with confident phrasing
drums
tight, syncopated drum kit with crisp snare and hi‑hat patterns
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic electric guitar comping with subtle chordal stabs
organ
warm, sustained organ pads filling the harmonic space
Album & artist
ALBUM

New Kind of Love / I Don’t Want a Playboy (1967)

All of New Kind of Love / I Don’t Want a Playboy
Artist

Barbara Lynn

Barbara Lynn is a rhythm and blues and electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Beaumont, Texas, born in 1942. She plays guitar left-handed and writes her own material, two things that set her apart early in her career. Her 1962 single 'You'll Lose a Good Thing' reached the top of the R&B charts, and she has continued recording and performing blues and soul music across several decades.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "I Don't Want A Playboy" in?

"I Don't Want A Playboy" by Barbara Lynn is in B minor.

What is the tempo of "I Don't Want A Playboy"?

"I Don't Want A Playboy" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "I Don't Want A Playboy"?

The core progression is Bm, Em7, A, Em, and F♯m, built around the B minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "I Don't Want A Playboy"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "I Don't Want A Playboy" piano sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "I Don't Want A Playboy" by Barbara Lynn, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "I Don't Want A Playboy" piano sheet music easy to play?

"I Don't Want A Playboy" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in B minor with 5 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "I Don't Want A Playboy" piano sheet music?

Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "I Don't Want A Playboy" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "I Don't Want A Playboy" on?

"I Don't Want A Playboy" appears on New Kind of Love / I Don’t Want a Playboy (1967).

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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