You Don't Know Me

by Ben Folds Five

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I (CN.C.)wan na ask you: (G)Do you (Bm)ev er sit and won der, it’s (G)so strange that (Bm)we could be to geth er for (Em)so long, and (Bm)nev er know, nev er care (Em)what goes (D)on in the oth er one’s (G)head?

Things I’ve (Bm)felt but I’ve nev er said.

You said (Bm)things that I nev er said, (Em)so I’ll say (Bm)some thing that I should have said (Em)long a (D)go.

You don’t know me, You don’t know me at all, (Bm7)you don’t know me you don’t know me at at all.

all.

You could ’ve just (G)propped me up on the (Bm)ta ble, like a man ne quin or a (Bm)card board stand up and paint me Paint an y face y that you face.

want ed me (Em)to be (D)seen.

(D)We’re (Am)damned by the (CN.C.)ex is ten tial mo ment when we saw the (CN.C.)cou ple in the co ma and it was (CN.C.)we who were the cli che.

(D7)(But) but (we) we car ried on an y way.

(Am)So, sure, I could just (Am)close my eyes.

Yeah, (Em)sure, (Am)trace and (Am)mem o rize.

(D)But can you go back once you know?

You don’t know me, You don’t know me at all, (Bm7)you don’t know me you don’t know me at at all.

all.

You don’t know me, You don’t know me at all, (D)you don’t know me.

you don’t know me.

If I’m the per son that you (Bm7)think I (Em)am,

clue less chump you seem to (Bm7)think I (Em)am, so eas ’ly (Cmaj7)led a stray, an er rant dog who oc ca sion ’ly es capes and (Em)needs a short er leash, then why the f**k would you (D)want me back?

May be it’s be cause...

(Bm)You don’t know me at (G)all.

(Em)(Ah,

(Em)ah.)

(G)You don’t (Bm)know me, (G)you don’t (Bm)know me.

(Em)(Ah,

(Em)ah.)

(G)So, what I’m tryin’ to say is, what (What?) I’m tryin’ to tell you, it’s (Em)not gon na come out (Bm)like I wan na say it, ’cause I (Em)know you’ll on ly change it.

Say it.

You don’t know me, You don’t know me at all, (Bm7)you don’t know me you don’t know me at all.

You don’t know me, You don’t know me at all, (Bm)you don’t know me you don’t know me at all.

What?

Mm,

ah.

(Bm)Ah,

ah, ah.

Ah, ah,

ah,

ah.

Ah, (Em)ah, ah, (Bm)ah,

You Don't Know Me by Ben Folds Five — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Don't Know Me” by Ben Folds Five 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 G at 87 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 Me" 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 Me"?
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.