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.

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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "You Don't Know Me" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

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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 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.

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You Don't Know Me — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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