You Ba by, times, you un der (A)stand me now, hu man,
with if some times you see that I’m (F#)mad.
a ny one?
And Don’t you know no one a live can al ways (A)be an an gel?
lit ry, tle fool ish
When ev ’ry thing goes wrong you see (F#)some bad.
have done.
But I’m just a soul whose in (Gmaj7)ten tions are (C)good.
Oh, Lord, (CN.C.)please don’t let me be mis un der (Bm)stood.
Do (Em)do do do
do do You know some times, ba by I’m (A)so care free, hu man,
with a joy know I that’s hard to (F#)hide.
a ny one?
And then some times a gain it seems that all lone (A)I have is wor lit ry, tle fool ish
and then you’re bound to see my oth (F#)er side.
have done.
But I’m just a soul whose in (Gmaj7)ten tions are (C)good.
Oh, Lord, (CN.C.)please don’t let me be mis un der (Bm)stood.
Do (Em)do do do
do do (Bm)-
(G)If I seem (A)ed gy I (G)want you to (A)know
I (G)nev er mean to (A)take it out (D)on
you.
Life has it’s (A)prob lems
(G)and I get more than (A)my share,
but (G)that’s one thing I nev er mean to (F#)do, ’cos I love you.
(Bm)-stood.
Do (Em)do do do
do do (Bm)do.
Do (Em)do do do
do do (Bm)do.
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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Nina Simone. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 72 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Nina Simone in?
- The backing track is in D at 72 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?
- "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" was originally performed by Nina Simone. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Nina Simone are available?
- Other accompaniments by Nina Simone: "Ain't Got No - I Got Life", "Don't Explain", "Feeling Good". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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