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 my 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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “You Don't Know Me”
- 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.
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