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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "You Don't Know Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 84 BPM.
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About “You Don't Know Me”
- Can I play "You Don't Know Me" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "You Don't Know Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "You Don't Know Me"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "You Don't Know Me" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "You Don't Know Me"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You Don't Know Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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