What key is "Don't Do Me Like That" in?

"Don't Do Me Like That" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Don't Do Me Like That" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Don't Do Me Like That" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Don't Do Me Like That"?

This arrangement of "Don't Do Me Like That" uses 8 chords: C, C7, Cm, D, Em, Fmaj9, G, G7.

How long does it take to learn "Don't Do Me Like That" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?

Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "REFUGEE", "MARY JANE'S LAST DANCE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I was talk in’ with a friend of mine, said a wom an had would hurt his pride.

if told him that she love him so and turned a round and let him go.

Then he said, “You bet ter watch your step or you’re gon na get hurt your self.

Some one’s gon na tell you lies,

cut you down to size.” Don’t do me like that.

Don’t do me like that.

What if I loved you, ba by?

Don’t do me like that.

don’t, don’t.

Don’t do me like that.

Some day I might need you, ba by.

Don’t do me (D)like that.

I was Lis ten, hon ey, can you see?

said a Ba by, it would bur y me if you were in the pub lic eye and giv in’ some one else a try.

And you know you bet ter watch your step or you’re gon na get hurt your self.

Some one’s gon na tell you lies,

cut you down to size.

Don’t do me like that.

What if I loved you, ba by?

Don’t, do me don’t, that.

don’t, don’t.

Don’t do me like that.

Some day I might need you, ba by.

Don’t do me (D)like that.

What if I need you, ba by?

Don’t do me (D)like that, ’cause (G7)some where deep, down in side, (C7)some one is say in’, “Love does n’t last that (C7)long.”

(G7)I’ve had this feel in’ in side (C7)night out and day in, and (Cm)ba by I can’t take it no more.

Don’t do me like that.

What if I loved you, ba by?

Don’t, (D)don’t, don’t, don’t.

Don’t do me like that.

I just might need you, hon ey.

Don’t do me (D)like that.

Don’t do me like that.

What if I loved you, ba by?

Don’t, (D)don’t, don’t, don’t.

Don’t do me like that.

I just might need you, hon ey.

Don’t do me (D)like that.

Don't Do Me Like That by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Don't Do Me Like That”

What key is "Don't Do Me Like That" in?: "Don't Do Me Like That" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Don't Do Me Like That" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Don't Do Me Like That" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Don't Do Me Like That"?: This arrangement of "Don't Do Me Like That" uses 8 chords: C, C7, Cm, D, Em, Fmaj9, G, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Don't Do Me Like That" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?: Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "REFUGEE", "MARY JANE'S LAST DANCE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.