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I (CN.C.)wan na ask you: (G)Do you (Bm)ev er sit and won der, it’s (G)so strange that (Bm)we could be to geth er for (Em)so long, and (Bm)nev er know, nev er care (Em)what goes (D)on in the oth er one’s (G)head?
Things I’ve (Bm)felt but I’ve nev er said.
You said (Bm)things that I nev er said, (Em)so I’ll say (Bm)some thing that I should have said (Em)long a (D)go.
You don’t know me, You don’t know me at all, don’t know me you don’t know me at all.
You could ’ve just (G)propped me up on the (Bm)ta ble, like a man ne quin or a (Bm)card board stand up and paint me Paint an y face y that you ed me (Em)to be (D)seen.
(D)We’re (Am)damned by the (CN.C.)ex is ten tial mo ment when we saw the (CN.C.)cou ple in the co ma and it was (CN.C.)we who were the cli che.
(D7)(But) but (we) we car ried on an y way.
(Am)So, sure, I could just (Am)close my eyes.
Yeah, (Em)sure, (Am)trace and (Am)mem o rize.
(D)But can you go back once you know?
You don’t know me, You don’t know me at all, don’t know me you don’t know me at all.
You don’t know me, You don’t know me at all, don’t know me.
you don’t know me.
If I’m the per son that you (Bm7)think I (Em)am,
clue less chump you seem to (Bm7)think I (Em)am, so eas ’ly (Cmaj7)led a stray, an er rant dog who oc ca sion ’ly es capes and (Em)needs a short er leash, then why the f**k would you (D)want me back?
May be it’s be cause...
(Bm)You don’t know me at (G)all.
(Em)(Ah,
(Em)ah.)
(G)You don’t (Bm)know me, (G)you don’t (Bm)know me.
(Em)(Ah,
(Em)ah.)
(G)So, what I’m tryin’ to say is, what (What?) I’m tryin’ to tell you, it’s (Em)not gon na come out (Bm)like I wan na say it, ’cause I (Em)know you’ll on ly change it.
Say it.
You don’t know me, You don’t know me at all, don’t know me you don’t know me at all.
You don’t know me, You don’t know me at all, don’t know me you don’t know me at all.
What?
Mm,
ah.
(Bm)Ah,
ah, ah.
Ah, ah,
ah,
ah.
Ah, (Em)ah, ah, (Bm)ah,
You Don't Know Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Don't Know Me" by Ben Folds Five: 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 G, 87 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “You Don't Know Me”
- What key is "You Don't Know Me" by Ben Folds Five played in?
- You Don't Know Me is arranged in the key of G 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 87 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Don't Know Me" 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 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 Ben Folds Five. 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 10 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Ben Folds Five can I play here?
- Try "BRICK", "Army", "Battle Of Who Could Care Less". 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 Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Don't Know Me" by Ben Folds Five. 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 Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 Me" 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.