You Don't Know How It Feels

· by Tom Petty

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(E)Let me run with (A)you to night, I’ll (E)take you on a (A)moon light ride.

(E)There’s some one I (A)used to see, but (E)she don’t give a damn (A)and for me.

(1.) let me (E)get to the (B7sus)point, let’s (E)roll an oth er (A)joint and turn the (E)ra di o the (B7sus)loud, I’m too a (A)lone to be ta proud,

and (E)you don’t know how it (A)feels,

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels

to be me.

(E)Peo ple come, was (A)peo ple go, I’ll (E)some grow young, to (A)some grow cold.

(E)I woke up I (A)in be tween a (E)mem o ry tle space (A)and a dream.

So let’s me (E)get to the (B7sus)point, let’s (E)roll an oth er (A)joint and let’s the (E)head on down the (B7sus)road, there’s some a (A)where I got ta go,

and (E)you don’t know how it (A)feels,

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels

to be me.

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels,

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels, no, (E)you don’t know how it (A)feels

to be me.

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels,

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels, no, (E)you don’t know how it (A)feels

to be me.

You Don't Know How It Feels by Tom Petty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Don't Know How It Feels” by Tom Petty 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 80 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 "You Don't Know How It Feels" 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 "You Don't Know How It Feels"?: 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.