Don't You Want Me

by The Human League
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Lyrics

You were (F)work ing as a wait ress in a (Gsus)cock tail your (G)bar Suc (F)cess has been when I y met (G)you.

I (F)picked you out, I shook you up and (Gsus)turned you a (G)round, and (F)turned you in to some one (G)new.

Now (F)five years lat er on you’ve got the (Gsus)world at your (G)feet.

Suc (F)cess has been so I y for (G)you.

But (F)don’t for get it’s me who put you (Gsus)where you are (G)now, and (F)I can put you back there, (G)new.

Now (G)too.

(Am)Don’t,

don’t you (Em)want me?

You (F)know I can’t be lieve it when I (Dm)hear that you won’t (Gsus)see (G)me.

(Am)Don’t,

don’t you (Em)want me?

You (F)know I don’t be lieve it when you (Dm)say that you don’t (Gsus)need (G)me.

It’s (A)much too late to find when you (Bdim)think you’ve changed your mind.

You’d (Am)bet ter change it back or we will (E)both be sor ry.

(F)Don’t you want me, ba by?

Don’t you want me, (G)oh?

(F)Don’t you want me, ba by?

Don’t you want me, (G)oh?

I was (G)oh?

Don't You Want Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Don't You Want Me" 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, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Don't You Want Me

Why does "Don't You Want Me" 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 You Want Me".
What key is "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League played in?
Don't You Want Me 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 You Want Me"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't You Want Me" 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 You Want Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't You Want Me"?
"Don't You Want Me" was originally performed by The Human League. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Human League can I play here?
Try "DON'T YOU WANT ME", "Don't You Want Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Don't You Want Me"?
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 You Want Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Don't You Want Me"?
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 120 BPM.

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