I Can't Read You

by Daniel Bedingfield

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I’m nev er (Asus2)shy, but (B)this is dif f’rent.

I I can’t ex (Asus2)plain the (B)way I’m (E)feel in’ (B)to night.

I’m los ing con (B)trol of my heart.

Tell me, (E)what can I (Asus2)do to (B)make you hap py?

I Noth ing I (Asus2)ev er (B)say seems (E)to come (B)out right.

I’m los ing con (B)trol of my heart,

yeah.

I I wish that I could be an oth er, bet ter part of me.

(E)Can’t hear what you’re think in’.

May be if I just let go, you’ll o pen up your (Cmaj13)heart.

But (E)I can’t read you.

I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.

Can’t touch you; your heart’s de fend in’.

I get left be hind.

Can’t reach you.

I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.

Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.

I get left be hind.

Like you so (Asus2)much I’m (B)act in’ stu pid.

I can’t play the (Asus2)game.

I’m (B)all in (E)tense and (B)a live.

I’m los in’ con (B)trol of my heart.

Tell me, (E)I’m not sup (Asus2)posed to (B)be this ner vous.

I should play my (Asus2)hand all (B)cool and (E)calm.

I (B)can’t breathe.

I’m los ing con (B)trol of my heart,

yeah.

And I wish that I could see the oth er, bet ter parts of me.

(E)Feel this fire I’m feel in’.

Then you’d see me in con trol, and, ba by, then you’d (Cmaj13)know.

But (E)I can’t read you.

I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.

Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.

I get left be hind.

Can’t reach you.

I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.

Can’t touch you; your heart’s de fend in’.

I get left be hind.

get left be hind.

I wish that you could see the bet ter parts of me.

Feel this fire I’m feel in.’ Then you’d see me in con trol.

Ba by, then you’d (C5)know

that (E5)I can’t read you.

I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.

Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.

I get left be hind.

(E)I can’t read you.

I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.

Can’t touch you; your heart’s de fend in’.

I get left be hind.

Can’t reach you.

I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.

Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.

I get left be hind.

(E)I can’t read you.

I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.

Can’t touch you; your heart’s de fend in’.

I get left be hind.

Can’t reach you.

I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.

Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.

I get left be hind.

I knew what’s go ing through your mind.

Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.

I get left be hind.

I Can't Read You by Daniel Bedingfield — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Can't Read You” by Daniel Bedingfield in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 132 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Can't Read You" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Can't Read You"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.