You Don't Know Me

by Ray Charles
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Lyrics

You give your (Eb)hand to me,

and then you (Eb6)say, “Hel lo”.

And I can (Ab)hard ly speak,

my heart is (Ab6)beat ing so.

And an y (Eb6)one can tell,

you think you (Fm7)know me well.

Well, you don’t (G7)know me.

No you don’t (Eb)know the one

who dreams of (Eb6)you at night;

and longs to (Ab)kiss your lips,

and longs to (Ab6)hold you tight.

Oh, I’m just a friend,

that’s all (Fm7)I’ve ev er been.

’Cos (Eb6)you don’t know me.

For (Ab6)I

nev (Adim7)er knew

the art of mak (C7)ing love,

though my heart aches with (Bb13)love

for (Eb6)you.

A (Cm)fraid

and shy,

I let chance (C9)go by,

a chance that you might love me (Bb7)too.

You (Eb6)give your hand to me,

and then you (Eb6)say, “Good bye”.

I watch you (Ab)walk a way,

be side the (Ab6)luck y guy.

(Adim7)Oh, to nev er, nev er know

the one who loves you so.

Well, (Eb)you don’t know me.

A fraid and shy,

I let my chance go (C9)by,

a chance that you might love me (Bb7)too.

Oh, you give your (E)hand to me,

and then you (E6)say, “Good bye”.

I watch you (A)walk a way,

be side the (A6)luck y guy.

Oh, you’ll nev er, nev er know

the one who (F#m7)loved you so.

Well, you don’t know (E)me.

You Don't Know Me — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 105 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “You Don't Know Me

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "You Don't Know Me" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles in?
The backing track is in Ab at 105 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 "You Don't Know 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 "You Don't Know Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Don't Know Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "You Don't Know 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 "You Don't Know 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 "You Don't Know Me"?
"You Don't Know Me" was originally performed by Ray Charles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Ray Charles are available?
Other accompaniments by Ray Charles: "A Song For You", "A Song For You", "Georgia On My Mind". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "You Don't Know Me" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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