I Don't Know My Name

· by Grace VanderWaal

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Lyrics

(F)I don’t know my (Bbmaj7)name.

(Dm)I don’t play by the (C)rules of the game.

So you (F)say

I’m just

try ing,

(Dm)just try

(C)ing.

(CN.C.)So I (F)heard you are my (Bbmaj7)sis ter’s friend; you (Dm)get a long (C)quite nice ly.

You (F)ask me why I (Bbmaj7)cut my hair and (Dm)changed my self com (C)plete ly.

(F)I don’t know my (Bbmaj7)name.

(Dm)I don’t play by the (C)rules of the game.

So you (F)say I’m just try ing,

(Dm)just try

(C)ing.

I (F)went from bland and (Bbmaj7)pop u lar to (Dm)join ing the march ing (C)band.

I (F)made the clos est (Bbmaj7)friends I’ll ev er (Dm)have in my (C)life time.

I’m lost,

try ing to get found in an o cean of (Bb)peo ple.

Please don’t ask me an y ques tions; there won’t (C)be a val id an swer.

I’ll just (Bb)say

that (C)ing.

(F)I now know my (Bb)name.

(Dm)I don’t play by the (C)rules of the game.

So you (F)say I’m not (Bb)try ing, but I’m try

(C)ing to find my way.

I Don't Know My Name by Grace VanderWaal — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Don't Know My Name” by Grace VanderWaal 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 Bb at 132 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 "I Don't Know My Name" 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 My Name"?: 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.
What other Grace VanderWaal songs work for kids?: Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.