You Don't Know Me

by Ray Charles
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You Don't Know Me

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You give your (C)hand to me and then you (C7)say hel lo, and I can (F)hard ly speak, my heart is (F#dim7)beat ing so.

And an y (A7)one could tell you think you (Dm)know me well, but you don’t (C)know me.

No, you don’t (C)know the one who dreams of (C7)you at night and longs to (F)kiss your lips and longs to (F#dim7)hold you tight.

To you I’m (A7)just a friend, that’s all I’ve (Dm)ev er been, but you don’t (C)know me.

For (F)I nev er (F#dim7)knew the (A7)art of mak ing love, though my (G7)heart ached with love for (C)you.

A (Am)fraid and shy, I (Em)let my chance go by, (G)the (D7)chance you might have loved me (G)too.

You give your (C)hand to me and then you (C7)say good bye.

I watch you (F)walk a way be side the (F#dim7)luck y guy.

To nev er (A7)nev er know the one who (Dm)loves you so; no, you don’t (C)know me.

For (F)I nev er (F#dim7)knew the (A7)art of mak ing love, though my (G7)heart ached with love for (C)you.

A (Am)fraid and shy, I (Em)let my chance go by, (G)the (D7)chance you might have loved me (G)too.

You give your (C)hand to me and then you (C7)say good bye.

I watch you (F)walk a way be side the (F#dim7)luck y guy.

To nev er (A7)nev er know the one who (Dm)loves you so; no, you don’t (C)know me.

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You Don't Know Me by Ray Charles

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “You Don't Know Me”

What key is "You Don't Know Me" in?
"You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "You Don't Know Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "You Don't Know Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "You Don't Know Me" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ray Charles can I play here?
Try "I GOT A WOMAN", "GEORGIA ON MY MIND", "YOU DON'T KNOW ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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