Don't Answer Me

by Alan Parsons Project
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Lyrics

If you be (C)lieve in the pow er of mag ic,

it’s (Am7)I can change your mind;

and if you (Dm7)need to be lieve in some one,

(Gsus)turn and look (G)be hind.

When we were (C)nough liv ing in a dream

world, (Am7)clouds got in the way;

we gave it (Dm7)up in a mo ment of mad ness,

and (Gsus)threw it all (G)a way.

Don’t (C)an swer me,

don’t break the si lence; don’t let me win.

Don’t (C)an swer me,

stay on your is land; don’t let me (F)in.

(Fm7)Run a way and hide from ev ery one.

(Fm7)Can you change the things we’ve said and done?

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Don't Answer Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Don't Answer Me" by Alan Parsons Project: 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 C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Don't Answer Me”

What key is "Don't Answer Me" by Alan Parsons Project played in?
Don't Answer Me is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Answer Me"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Answer Me" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Answer Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Answer Me"?
"Don't Answer Me" was originally performed by Alan Parsons Project. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Answer Me"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, C, Dm7, Em7, F, Fm7, G, Gsus4.
What other songs by Alan Parsons Project can I play here?
Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Answer Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Answer Me" by Alan Parsons Project. 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 "Don't Answer Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Don't Answer 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.