Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me

Ray Charles recorded "You Don't Know Me" in 1962. It was part of his album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, which is widely regarded as a groundbreaking work, blending country, western, and soul in a way that was innovative for its time.

His soulful rendition of the song became an instant classic. Originally written by Cindy Walker and Eddie Arnold, Ray showcases his incredible ability to infuse deep emotion into his music. The lyrics speak to unrequited love, with the narrator reflecting on how someone doesn't truly understand their feelings. It's both heart-wrenching and beautiful.

Ray Charles - You Don't Know Me Lyrics

You give your hand to me, and then, you say hello
And I can hardly speak
My heart is beating so
And anyone can tell
You think you know me well
But you don't know me, no

No, you don't know the one who dreams of you each night
And longs to kiss your lips
And longs to hold you tight
To you, I'm just a friend
That's all I've ever been
No, you don't know me

I never knew the art of making love
Though, my heart aches with love for you, yeah
I'm afraid and shy, I let my chance go by
A chance that you might love me too

You give your hand to me, and then, you say goodbye
And then, I watched you walk away beside the lucky guy
I know you'll never know the one who loved you so
No, you don't know me

But, I never knew the art of making love
Though, my heart aches with love for you
I'm afraid and shy, and I let your chance go by
A chance that you might love me too

You give your hand to me
And then you say goodbye
And I watched you walk away beside the lucky guy
Oh, you'll never ever know, yeah, the one who loved you so
No, you don't know me

I say you'll never ever know the one who loved you so
No, you don't know me
No, you don't know me