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(C)If you don’t know me by (Em)now,
you will (F)nev er, nev er, nev er know me,
(Fdim7)ooh.
All the things
that we’ve been through;
You should un der stand me
like I un der stand you.
Now, ba by, I know the dif f’rence
be tween right and wrong;
I ain’t gon na do noth ing
to up set our hap py home
Oh, don’t get so ex cit ed
when I come home a lit tle late at night,
’cause we’re on ly act ing like chil dren
when we ar gue, fuss and (G7)fight, now, babe.
(C)If you don’t know me by (Em)now,
you will (F)nev er, nev er, nev er know me,
(Fdim7)ooh.
(C)If you don’t know me by (Em)now,
you will (F)nev er, nev er, nev er know me,
(Fdim7)ooh.
We all got
our own fun ny moods;
I’ve got mine;
wom an, you’ve got yours, (G7)too.
Just trust in me
like I trust in you,
As long as we’ve been to geth er
that should be so eas y to do.
Just get your self to geth er
or we might as well say good bye.
What good is a love af fair
when we can’t see eye to (G7)eye?
(C)If you don’t know me by (Em)now,
you will (F)nev er, nev er, nev er know me,
(Fdim7)ooh.
(C)If you don’t know me by (Em)now,
you will (F)nev er, nev er, nev er know me,
(Fdim7)ooh.
(Fdim7)ooh.
If You Don't Know Me By Now — Simple Sheet Music
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"If You Don't Know Me By Now" 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, 48 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “If You Don't Know Me By Now”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If You Don't Know Me By Now"?
- 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 "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Simply Red played in?
- If You Don't Know Me By Now 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 "If You Don't Know Me By Now"?
- The arrangement plays at 48 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If You Don't Know Me By Now" 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 "If You Don't Know Me By Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If You Don't Know Me By Now"?
- "If You Don't Know Me By Now" was originally performed by Simply Red. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If You Don't Know Me By Now"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Abmaj7, C, Dm7, Eb, Em, F, Fdim7, Fm7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Simply Red can I play here?
- Try "HOLDING BACK THE YEARS", "Holding Back The Years", "If You Don't Know Me By Now". 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 "If You Don't Know Me By Now". Key of C, 48 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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