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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Can't Read You" by Daniel Bedingfield: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "I Can't Read You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Can't Read You" by Daniel Bedingfield. 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 "I Can't Read You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "I Can't Read You" 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.