If You Don't Know Me By Now

by Simply Red

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(C)If you don’t know me by (Em)now,

you will (F)nev er, nev er, nev er know me,

(Fdim7)ooh.

All the things

that we’ve been through;

You should un der stand me

like I un der stand you.

Now, ba by, I know the dif f’rence

be tween right and wrong;

I ain’t gon na do noth ing

to up set our hap py home

Oh, don’t get so ex cit ed

when I come home a lit tle late at night,

’cause we’re on ly act ing like chil dren

when we ar gue, fuss and (G7)fight, now, babe.

(C)If you don’t know me by (Em)now,

you will (F)nev er, nev er, nev er know me,

(Fdim7)ooh.

(C)If you don’t know me by (Em)now,

you will (F)nev er, nev er, nev er know me,

(Fdim7)ooh.

We all got

our own fun ny moods;

I’ve got mine;

wom an, you’ve got yours, (G7)too.

Just trust in me

like I trust in you,

As long as we’ve been to geth er

that should be so eas y to do.

Just get your self to geth er

or we might as well say good bye.

What good is a love af fair

when we can’t see eye to (G7)eye?

(C)If you don’t know me by (Em)now,

you will (F)nev er, nev er, nev er know me,

(Fdim7)ooh.

(C)If you don’t know me by (Em)now,

you will (F)nev er, nev er, nev er know me,

(Fdim7)ooh.

(Fdim7)ooh.

If You Don't Know Me By Now by Simply Red — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If You Don't Know Me By Now” by Simply Red 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 C at 48 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "If You Don't Know Me By Now" 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 "If You Don't Know Me By Now"?
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.
How many chords does "If You Don't Know Me By Now" use?
Just 11 chords: Abmaj7, C, Dm7, Eb, Em, F, Fdim7, Fm7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Simply Red songs work for kids?
Try "HOLDING BACK THE YEARS", "Holding Back The Years", "If You Don't Know Me By Now". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.