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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Don't You Want Me" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't You Want Me"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Don't You Want Me". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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