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You give your (F6/9)hand to me,
who then you say hel lo.
who I can hard ly speak,
my heart is beat ing so.
Oh, an y one can tell
you think you know me well.
You don’t (Ab13)know me.
No, you don’t (F6/9)know the one
who dreams of you at night,
who longs to kiss your lips,
my longs to hold you tight.
To you, I’m just a friend,
that’s all I’ve ev er been.
You don’t (Ab13)know me.
No, you don’t You don’t know (Bbmaj9)me.
’Cause I
nev er knew
the art
of mak ing (D)love,
though my (C)heart aches with love for (Fmaj9)you.
A fraid and (Dm7)shy,
I let my (D7#5)chance go by,
the (G)chance that you might (Gm7)love me, too.
You give your (F6/9)hand
to me,
then you (Ebsus2)say good bye.
I watch (Bbmaj9)you
walk a way
be side that luck y guy,
to (F)nev er, nev er (D)know
the one
who loves you so.
You don’t know me,
(Gm7)no,
no, (C)no.
You don’t know
(Dm7)me.
You Don't Know Me — Simple Sheet Music
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"You Don't Know Me" 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 F, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Don't Know Me"?
- 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 "You Don't Know Me" by Michael McDonald played in?
- You Don't Know Me is arranged in the key of F 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 Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You Don't Know Me"?
- This arrangement uses 25 chords: A7, Abdom, Am7, Am9, B9, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bdim7, +17 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". 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 "You Don't Know Me". Key of F, 80 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.