You Don't Know How It Feels

by Tom Petty
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Lyrics

(E)Let me run with (A)you to night, I’ll (E)take you on a (A)moon light ride.

(E)There’s some one I (A)used to see, but (E)she don’t give a damn for me.

(1.) let me (E)get to the (B7sus)point, let’s (E)roll an oth er (A)joint and turn the (E)ra di o the (B7sus)loud, I’m too a (A)lone to be ta proud,

and (E)you don’t know how it (A)feels,

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels

to be me.

(E)Peo ple come, was (A)peo ple go, I’ll (E)some grow young, to (A)some grow cold.

(E)I woke up I (A)in be tween a (E)mem o ry tle space a dream.

So let’s me (E)get to the (B7sus)point, let’s (E)roll an oth er (A)joint and let’s the (E)head on down the (B7sus)road, there’s some a (A)where I got ta go,

and (E)you don’t know how it (A)feels,

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels

to be me.

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels,

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels, no, (E)you don’t know how it (A)feels

to be me.

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels,

(E)you don’t know how it (A)feels, no, (E)you don’t know how it (A)feels

to be me.

You Don't Know How It Feels — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "You Don't Know How It Feels" by Tom Petty: 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, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “You Don't Know How It Feels”

What key is "You Don't Know How It Feels" by Tom Petty played in?
You Don't Know How It Feels 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 "You Don't Know How It Feels"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Don't Know How It Feels" 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 "You Don't Know How It Feels"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Don't Know How It Feels"?
"You Don't Know How It Feels" was originally performed by Tom Petty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Don't Know How It Feels"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, B7, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
Try "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING", "I WON'T BACK DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "You Don't Know How It Feels" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Don't Know How It Feels" by Tom Petty. 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 "You Don't Know How It Feels" 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 "You Don't Know How It Feels" 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.