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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles: 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 Ab, 105 BPM.
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”
- Can I sing "You Don't Know Me" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "You Don't Know 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 Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "You Don't Know Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles. 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 "You Don't Know Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "You Don't Know 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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