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(Am)Ba by,
you un der (G)stand me now?
If some times you see that I’m mad,
don’t you know, no one a live can (G)al ways be an an gel?
When ev ’ry thing goes wrong, you see some bad.
But (C)I’m just a soul whose in (F)ten tions are good.
Oh Lord, please don’t let me (E)be mis un der (Am)stood.
You know some times, ba by, I’m so care free
with a joy that’s (E)hard to hide.
And then some times a gain, it (G)seems that all I have is wor (F)ry and then you’re bound to see my (E)oth er side.
But (C)I’m just a soul whose in (F)ten tions are good.
Oh Lord, please don’t let me (E)be mis un der (Am)stood.
(F)If I seem (G)edg y, I (F)want you to (G)know
I (F)nev er meant (G)to take it out (C)on you.
(F)Life has its (G)prob lems and (F)I get more than (G)my share.
But (F)that’s one thing I nev er mean to (E)do ’cause I love you.
Oh,
(G)ba by, I’m just hu man
but you know I have faults (E)like an y one.
Some times I find my self a (G)lone re gret ting some lit tle fool ish (F)thing,
yeah, some sim ple thing that I’ve done.
’Cause (C)I’m just a fool whose in (F)ten tions are good.
Oh Lord, please don’t let me (E)be mis un der (Am)stood.
I try so hard, don’t let me be mis un der stood.
I try so hard, don’t let me be mis un der stood.
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Lana Del Rey: 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, 82 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with minor-key progressions at a relaxed 82 BPM — slow enough to think, but you still need to keep a steady pulse.
Your left hand plays block chords throughout, so focus on clean, even voicings across all six chords.
The one to watch is the E major chord — it's the only non-diatonic shape here, and the jump from Dm to E can catch you off guard if you haven't drilled it.
Start hands-separate, locking in that left-hand Dm→E→Am turnaround until it feels automatic, then layer in the right-hand melody.
Once both hands are steady, loop the verse section a few times before moving on.
Keep your sustain pedal lifts tidy on each chord change so the melancholic mood stays clear, not muddy.
This is the song that'll really solidify your natural minor chord family under your fingers.
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About “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood”
- What key is "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Lana Del Rey played in?
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood 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 Let Me Be Misunderstood"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?
- "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" was originally performed by Lana Del Rey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, E, F, G.
- What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?
- Try "SALVATORE", "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Lana Del Rey. 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 Let Me Be Misunderstood" 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 Let Me Be Misunderstood" 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.