I Don't Know

by Paul McCartney

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I got crows at my win dow,

(Bb)dogs at my door.

I don’t (Eb)think I can (Gbmaj7)take an y more.

(Bbm)What am I do ing wrong?

I don’t know.

My broth er told me (Bb)life’s not a pain,

and that was (Eb)right when it (Gbmaj7)start ed to rain.

(Bbm)Where am I go ing wrong?

I don’t know.

But it’s al right.

Sleep tight.

I will take the strain.

You’re fine,

love of mine.

You will feel no pain.

Well, I see (Eb)trou ble

(Bb)at ev ’ry turn.

I’ve got (Eb)so man y (Gbmaj7)les sons to learn.

(Bbm)What am I do ing wrong?

I don’t know.

Love, what’s the mat ter with me?

Am I right?

Am I wrong?

Now I’ve start ed to see

I must try

to (Eb)be strong.

I try to love you (Bb)best as I can,

but you (Eb)know that I’m (Gbmaj7)on ly a man.

(Bbm)Why am I go ing wrong?

I don’t know.

But it’s al right.

Sleep tight.

I will take the strain.

Yeah, you’ll find,

lit tle love of mine,

you will feel no pain.

I got crows at (Eb)my win dow, (Bb)dogs at my door,

but I don’t (Eb)think I can (Gbmaj7)take an y more.

(Bbm)What am I do ing wrong?

I don’t know.

Now what’s the mat ter with me?

I don’t know, I don’t know.

What’s the mat ter with me?

I don’t know, I don’t (Ebm7)know.

What’s the mat ter with me?

I don’t know, I don’t know.

I Don't Know by Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Don't Know” by Paul McCartney 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 Eb at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "I Don't Know" 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 "I Don't Know"?
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 "I Don't Know" use?
Just 17 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb6, Bbm, Cm7, Db, Eb, Eb6, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paul McCartney songs work for kids?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "HERE TODAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.