Other arrangements of I Can't Read You
Pick a learning view.
I’m nev er (Asus2)shy, but (B)this is dif f’rent.
I I can’t ex (Asus2)plain the (B)way I’m (E)feel in’ (B)to night.
I’m los ing con (B)trol of my heart.
Tell me, (E)what can I (Asus2)do to (B)make you hap py?
I Noth ing I (Asus2)ev er (B)say seems (E)to come (B)out right.
I’m los ing con (B)trol of my heart,
yeah.
I I wish that I could be an oth er, bet ter part of me.
(E)Can’t hear what you’re think in’.
May be if I just let go, you’ll o pen up your (Cmaj13)heart.
But (E)I can’t read you.
I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.
Can’t touch you; your heart’s de fend in’.
I get left be hind.
Can’t reach you.
I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.
Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.
I get left be hind.
Like you so (Asus2)much I’m (B)act in’ stu pid.
I can’t play the (Asus2)game.
I’m (B)all in (E)tense and (B)a live.
I’m los in’ con (B)trol of my heart.
Tell me, (E)I’m not sup (Asus2)posed to (B)be this ner vous.
I should play my (Asus2)hand all (B)cool and (E)calm.
I (B)can’t breathe.
I’m los ing con (B)trol of my heart,
yeah.
And I wish that I could see the oth er, bet ter parts of me.
(E)Feel this fire I’m feel in’.
Then you’d see me in con trol, and, ba by, then you’d (Cmaj13)know.
But (E)I can’t read you.
I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.
Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.
I get left be hind.
Can’t reach you.
I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.
Can’t touch you; your heart’s de fend in’.
I get left be hind.
get left be hind.
I wish that you could see the bet ter parts of me.
Feel this fire I’m feel in.’ Then you’d see me in con trol.
Ba by, then you’d (C5)know
that (E5)I can’t read you.
I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.
Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.
I get left be hind.
can’t read you.
I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.
Can’t touch you; your heart’s de fend in’.
I get left be hind.
Can’t reach you.
I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.
Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.
I get left be hind.
can’t read you.
I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.
Can’t touch you; your heart’s de fend in’.
I get left be hind.
Can’t reach you.
I wish I knew what’s go ing through your mind.
Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.
I get left be hind.
I knew what’s go ing through your mind.
Can’t touch you; your heart’s pro tect in’.
I get left be hind.
I Can't Read You — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"I Can't Read You" 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 E, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Can't Read You”
- Why does "I Can't Read You" 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 "I Can't Read You".
- What key is "I Can't Read You" by Daniel Bedingfield played in?
- I Can't Read You is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Can't Read You"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Can't Read You" 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 "I Can't Read You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Can't Read You"?
- "I Can't Read You" was originally performed by Daniel Bedingfield. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Can't Read You"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Apow, Asus2, B, Bpow, C#m7, Cmaj, Cpow, +6 more.
- What other songs by Daniel Bedingfield can I play here?
- Try "IF I'M NOT MADE FOR YOU", "GOTTA GET THRU THIS", "If You're Not The One". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "I Can't Read You"?
- 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 "I Can't Read You".
- Can I see all the notes in "I Can't Read You"?
- 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 E at 132 BPM.
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