Don't You Want Me

by The Human League
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Lyrics

You were (F)work ing as a wait ress in a (Am)cock tail (G)bar

when I (C)met you.

I (F)picked you out, I shook you up and (Am)turned you a (G)round.

(F)Turned you in to some one new.

Now (F)five years la ter on you’ve got the (Am)world at your (G)feet, suc (F)cess has been so (C)eas y for you.

But (F)don’t for get it was me who put you (Am)where you are (G)now and (F)I can put you (C)back down too.

(Am)Don’t

don’t you (Em)want me?

You (F)know I can’t be lieve it when I (Dm9)hear that you won’t (Gsus4)see (G)me.

(Am)Don’t

don’t you (Em)want me?

You (F)know I don’t be lieve you when you (Dm)say that you don’t (Gsus4)need (G)me.

It’s (A)much too late to find that you (B)think you’ve changed your mind.

You’d (Am)bet ter change it back or we will (E)both be sor ry.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

I was

(G)bar,

that much (C)is true.

But (F)e ven then knew I’d find a (Am)much bet ter (G)place,

(F)eith er with or with out you.

The we have had have been (Am)such good (G)times,

I (C)still love

(F)now I think it’s time I lived my (Am)life on my (G)own, I (F)guess it’s just what (C)I must do.

(Am)Don’t

don’t you (Em)want me?

You (F)know I can’t be lieve it when I (Dm9)hear that you won’t (Gsus4)see (G)me.

(Am)Don’t

don’t you (Em)want me?

You (F)know I don’t be lieve you when you (Dm)say that you don’t (Gsus4)need (G)me.

It’s (A)much too late to find that you (B)think you’ve changed your mind.

You’d (Am)bet ter change it back or we will (E)both be sor ry.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

I was (G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

(F)Don’t you want me ba by,

don’t you want me?

(G)Oh.

Don't You Want Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 118 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 You Want Me”

Can I sing "Don't You Want Me" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Don't You Want Me" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League in?
The backing track is in C at 118 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 You Want Me" 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 You Want Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't You Want Me", 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 You Want Me" 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 You Want Me"?
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 You Want Me"?
"Don't You Want Me" was originally performed by The Human League. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Don't You Want Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Don't You Want Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Don't You Want Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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