You Don't Know My Name

by Alicia Keys

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Ba by, ba by, ba

by,

from the day I saw you

I real ly, real ly want to catch your (E7)eye.

There’s some thin’ spe cial ’bout you.

it I must real ly thank you

’cause not a lot of guys are worth my (E7)time.

(Dm7)Ooh,

ba by, ba by, ba

by,

it’s get tin’ kind a cra

zy,

’cause you are tak in’ o ver my

mind.

And it feels like, (Cmaj7)ooh.

You don’t know my (Dm7)name.

I (E7)swear,

it feels like, (Cmaj7)ooh.

you don’t know my (Dm7)(’Round and ’round and ’round we go.

(E7)Will you ev er know?)

Ba by, ba by, ba

by,

I us on a first

date.

You’re do in’ ev ’ry thing to make me (E7)smile.

And when we had our first

kiss,

it

hap pened on a Thurs

day,

and ooh, a it of set my soul on (E7)fire.

(Dm7)Ooh, ba by, ba by, ba by,

I can’t wait for the first time.

My i mag i na tion’s run nin’ wild.

And It feels like, (Cmaj7)ooh.

You don’t know my (Dm7)name.

I (E7)swear,

it feels like, (Cmaj7)ooh.

you don’t know my (Dm7)name.

and ’round and ’round we go.

(E7)Will you ev er know?)

(E7)Will you ev er know?)

oh.

(Cmaj7)Do in’ more than I’ve ev er done for an y one’s at ten tion.

Take (Dm7)no tice of what’s in front of you, ’cause did I (F)men tion you’re ’bout to miss a good thing?

And you’ll nev er know how good it feels to have all of my af fec tion.

And you’ll (Dm7)nev er get a chance to ex per i ence my (F)lov in’,

’cause my lov in’ feels like (Cmaj7)ooh.

You don’t know my (Dm7)(’Round and ’round and ’round we go.

(E7)Will you ev er know?)

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

You don’t know my (Dm7)name.

and ’round and ’round we go.

(E7)Will you ev er know?)

(E7)Will you ev er know?)

Will you ev er (Cmaj7)know it?

No, no, no, no, no.

No, (E7)no.

Will you ev er (Cmaj7)know it?

And it feels like, (Cmaj7)ooh.

You don’t know my (Dm7)name.

and ’round and ’round we go.

(E7)Will you ev er know?) And it feels like, (Cmaj7)ooh.

You don’t know my (Dm7)(’Round and ’round and ’round we go.

(E7)Will you ev er know?) And it feels like,

You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Don't Know My Name” by Alicia Keys 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 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 My Name" 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 My Name"?
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.