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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Lana Del Rey in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 82 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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