You Don't Know Me

by Van Morrison
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You give your (Eb)hand to me,

and then you say hel (Eb7)lo,

and I can (Ab)hard ly speak, my bo dy’s (A)breath ing so,

and a ny one can (Eb)tell

you think you know me (Fm7)well,

(Bb)you don’t (Gm7)know me.

Now (Bbaug)you don’t know the (Eb)one, to me,

who dreams of you at (Eb7)night,

and longs to (Ab)kiss your lips, and longs to (A)hold you tight,

to you I’m just a (Eb)friend

that’s all I’ve ev er (Fm7)well,

(Bb)you don’t (Gm7)know me.

Now (Bbaug)you don’t know the (Fm7)been,

(Bb7)you don’t (Eb)know me.

(Ab)I

nev er (A)knew

the art of mak ing love,

though my (Fm7)heart

yearns with love for you.

(G7)A

(Cm)fraid

and shy,

I (Gm7)let my chance go (C7)by,

the chance you might have loved me (Bb)too.

You (Bb7)give your (Eb)hand to me,

and then you say good (Eb7)bye,

I watch you (Ab)walk a way, be side the (A)luck y guy,

to nev er, nev er (Eb)know

the one who loves you (Fm7)well,

(Bb)you don’t (Gm7)know me.

Now (Bbaug)you don’t know the (Fm7)been,

(Bb7)you don’t (Eb)know me.

(Ab)I

nev er (A)knew

the art of mak ing love,

though my (Fm7)heart

yearns with love for you.

(G7)A

(Cm)fraid

and shy,

I (Gm7)let my chance go (C7)by,

the chance you might have loved me (Bb)too.

You (Bb7)give your (Fm7)so

’cause (Bb)you don’t (Eb)know me.

(Eb7)(I nev er knew) (Ab)I

nev er (A)knew

the art of mak ing love,

though my (Fm7)heart

yearns with love for you.

(G7)A

(Cm)fraid

and shy,

I (Gm7)let my chance go (C7)by,

the chance you might have loved me (Bb)too.

You give your (E)hand to me

and then you say good (E7)bye,

I watch you (A)walk a way

be side the (A#)luck y guy,

to nev er (E)nev er know

the one who (F#m7)loves you so, no

you don’t know (E)me.

You Don't Know Me — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "You Don't Know Me" by Van Morrison in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Ab, 95 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

What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Don't Know Me" by Van Morrison in?
The backing track is in Ab at 95 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 Van Morrison. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Van Morrison are available?
Other accompaniments by Van Morrison: "Cyprus Avenue", "Have I Told You Lately", "Into The Mystic". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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