I Can't Read You

by Daniel Bedingfield
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Can't Read You" by Daniel Bedingfield in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “I Can't Read You

Can I learn "I Can't Read You" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Can't Read You" with hands-separate practice in E at 132 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Can't Read You"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Can't Read You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Can't Read You"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Can't Read You" is in the key of E at 132 BPM.

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