Do You Know What I Mean

by Lee Michaels

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Been (G)for ty days (C)since I (G)don’t know when,

I just saw her with n’t my best friend, out, do you know what I (C)mean?

Do you know, know what I mean?

I just saw her if (G)yes ter day,

I just saw her, asked her to stay, do you know what I (C)mean?

Lord, do you know what I mean?

(G)Her and Bob (C)by were (G)step ping out,

her and Bob by did n’t know I found out, do you know what I (C)mean?

Do you know, know what I mean?

So I asked her if (G)she still cared,

she did n’t me, she just to stared, do you know what I (C)mean?

Lord, do you know what I mean?

And then she said: Lee, you have n’t loved me in near ly four years.

You have n’t no ticed that I (F7)held back my tears.

And now you have, but it’s (F7)real ly too late,

bet ter find your self an oth er girl.

Bet ter find an oth er girl, bet ter find, uh, an oth er place.

Woo!

She just left me since I (G)yes ter day,

she just left me, had noth ing to say, do you know what I (C)mean?

Oh, do you know what I mean?

She’s a dan dy, (G)yes in deed,

she’s a dan dy, but now she’s free, do you know what I (C)mean?

Lord, do you know what I mean?

Yeah.

Been for ty days me since I (G)don’t know when,

I just saw her with my best to friend, do you know what I (C)mean?

Lord, do you know what I mean?

I just saw her (G)yes ter day,

I just saw her learn how to stay, do you know what I (C)mean?

Lord, do you know what I mean?

Yeah.

Been mean?

(C)Yeah, here it comes now.

(CN.C.)Woo!

Help me!

(CN.C.)(Whistle)

Do You Know What I Mean by Lee Michaels — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Do You Know What I Mean” by Lee Michaels in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Do You Know What I Mean" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Do You Know What I Mean"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Do You Know What I Mean" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, C, D, Dm, F, F7, G. Take it one section at a time.