Don't Get Me Wrong

by The Pretenders
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Lyrics

Don’t get me (C)wrong

if I’m look ing kind of (Am7)daz zled.

I’m I in’ a see the (Dm7)ne on lights

when ev er you walk day.

by.

Don’t get me (C)wrong

if you say “hel lo” and (Am7)I take a ride

up on a sea where the (Dm7)mys t’ry in you

is play ing hav oc (F)with the tide.

Don’t get me (C)wrong.

Don’t get me (C)wrong

if I’m act ing so dis (Am7)tract ed.

I think be a bout to (Dm7)fire works lights

that go off when you day.

smile.

Don’t get me (C)wrong

if I split like light re (Am7)fract ed.

a ride

I’m on ly off to wan (Dm7)mys t’ry in you

is play ing hav oc (F)with the tide.

Don’t get me (C)wrong.

der

a cross a moon lit mile.

(Dm)Once in a (G7)while

(Dm)two peo ple (G7)meet.

(Dm)Seem ing ly for (G7)no rea son they just (Dm)passed on the (G7)street.

(Dm)Sud den ly (G7)thun der,

(Dm7)show ers ev (G7)’ry where.

(F)Who can ex (G7)plain the (F)thun der and (G7)rain, but there’s (Dm7)some thing in the air.

Don’t get me a ble,

but let’s not say “so long.”

It might just be fan tas tic.

Don’t (G7)get me (Am)wrong.

Don't Get Me Wrong — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Don't Get Me Wrong" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Don't Get Me Wrong”

Why does "Don't Get Me Wrong" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Don't Get Me Wrong".
What key is "Don't Get Me Wrong" by The Pretenders played in?
Don't Get Me Wrong 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 Get Me Wrong"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Get Me Wrong" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Get Me Wrong"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Get Me Wrong"?
"Don't Get Me Wrong" was originally performed by The Pretenders. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Get Me Wrong"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, Dm, Dm7, F, G, G7.
What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?
Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Don't Get Me Wrong"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Don't Get Me Wrong".
Can I see all the notes in "Don't Get Me Wrong"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 140 BPM.