Other arrangements of Don't Get Me Wrong
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Get Me Wrong" by The Pretenders: 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, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Don't Get Me Wrong" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Get Me Wrong" by The Pretenders. 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 Get Me Wrong" 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 Get Me Wrong" 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.