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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Don't Get Me Wrong" by The Pretenders in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Don't Get Me Wrong" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Don't Get Me Wrong" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Get Me Wrong"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Don't Get Me Wrong" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Don't Get Me Wrong"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Don't Get Me Wrong" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.