You Don't Know Me

by Ray Charles
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Lyrics

You (G)give your (C)hand to me

and then you say hel lo,

and (C7)I can (F)hard ly speak,

my heart is beat ing so.

And (F#dim7)an y (C)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 you at night

and (C7)longs to (F)kiss your lips

and longs to hold you tight.

To (F#dim7)you I’m (C)just a friend,

that’s all I’ve (Dm)ev er been,

but you don’t (C)know me.

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

A (Am)fraid and shy, I (Em)let my chance go by, the (D7)chance you might have loved me (G7)too.

You give your (C)hand to me

and then you say good bye.

I (C7)watch you (F)walk a way

be side the luck y guy.

To (F#dim7)nev er, (C)nev er know

the one who (Dm)loves you so;

no, you don’t (C)know me.

You (G)give your (C)hand to me

and then you say hel lo,

and (C7)I can (F)hard ly speak,

my heart is beat ing so.

And (F#dim7)an y (C)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 you at night

and (C7)longs to (F)kiss your lips

and longs to hold you tight.

To (F#dim7)you I’m (C)just a friend,

that’s all I’ve (Dm)ev er been,

but you don’t (C)know me.

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

A (Am)fraid and shy, I (Em)let my chance go by, the (D7)chance you might have loved me (G7)too.

You give your (C)hand to me

and then you say good bye.

I (C7)watch you (F)walk a way

be side the luck y guy.

To (F#dim7)nev er, (C)nev er know

the one who (Dm)loves you so;

no, you don’t (C)know me.

You (G)give your

You Don't Know Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"You Don't Know Me" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 84 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 Me

Why does "You Don't Know Me" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 84 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 Ray Charles. 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 13 chords: A7, Am, C, C#dim7, C7, D7, Dm, Dm7, +5 more.
What other songs by Ray Charles can I play here?
Try "I GOT A WOMAN", "GEORGIA ON MY MIND", "HALLELUJAH I LOVE HIM (HER) SO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "You Don't Know Me"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "You Don't Know Me".
Can I see all the notes in "You Don't Know Me"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 84 BPM.

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