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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles: 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 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.
- 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 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 Ray Charles. 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 C, 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.