Lyrics
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"You Don't Know Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 80 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 “You Don't Know Me”
- What key is "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles played in?
- You Don't Know Me 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 "You Don't Know Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Don't Know Me" 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 "You Don't Know Me"?
- 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 Me"?
- "You Don't Know Me" was originally performed by Ray Charles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.