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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"You Don't Know Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 84 BPM.
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About “You Don't Know Me”
- Where are the chord symbols for "You Don't Know Me" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "You Don't Know Me" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "You Don't Know Me" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "You Don't Know Me" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "You Don't Know Me"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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