You Don't Know Me

by Van Morrison
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Lyrics

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,

who dreams of you at (Eb7)night,

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

good (Eb7)bye,

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

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "You Don't Know Me" by Van Morrison: 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, 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”

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 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.
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 Van Morrison. 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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