Is "I Wanna 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 Wanna 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 Wanna Know" use?

Just 9 chords: A9, Am7, Amin, C, C#m7, Cmaj7, Em, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

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I Wanna Know

· by Joe

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Lyrics

It’s a maz ing (Gsus2)how you knock me off my (Am11)feet,

ev ’ry time you (Gsus2)come a round me I get (G)weak.

de serve more love than that, girl.) No by, bod y ev er made me feel this (Am11)way;

you kiss my lips and (Gsus2)then you take my breath a (Am11)way.

(G)So, I wan na know, (I wan na know what turns you on.)

I wan na know, (So I (Gsus2)can be all that and more.)

I’d like to know.

(I’d like (Gsus2)to know what makes you cry,

so I can (Em)be the one (Em)who al ways makes (A9)you smile.)

Girl, he nev er (Gsus2)un der stood what you were (Am11)worth,

and he nev er (Gsus2)took the time to make it (G)work.

de serve more love than that, girl.) Ba by, I’m the kind of man who shows con (Am11)cern.

you An y way that (Gsus2)I can please you, let me (Am11)learn.

(G)So, I wan na know, (I wan na know what turns you on.)

I’d like to know, (So I (Gsus2)can be all that and more.)

I’d like to know.

(I’d like (Gsus2)to know what makes you cry,

so I can (Em)be the one (Em)who al ways makes (A9)you smile.)

Makes you smile, ba by.

Tell me (Cmaj7)what I got ta do (Gsus2)to please you, ba by; (Am11)an y thing you say, (G)I’ll do.

’Cause I (Cmaj7)on ly wan na make (Gsus2)you hap py, from the (Am11)bot tom of my heart, (G)it’s true.

Tell me (Cmaj7)what I got ta do (Gsus2)to please you, ba by; (Am11)an y thing you say, (G)I’ll do.

’Cause I (Cmaj7)on ly wan na make (Gsus2)you hap py, from the (Am11)bot tom of my heart, (G)it’s true.

Tell me (Am11)bot tom of my heart, (G)it’s true.

I wish that I could (Gsus2)take a jour ney (Em)through your mind

and find e mo tion (Gsus2)that you’re al ways try ing to (Am11)hide, ba by.

I do be lieve that (Gsus2)there’s a love you wan na (Am11)share.

I’ll take good care of (Gsus2)you, la dy, have no (Am11)fear, (G)oh.

So, I wan na know, Ooh tell me, tell me, tell me (CN.C.)what I got ta do to please you, ba by, an y thing you say, I’ll do.

’Cause I on ly wan na make you hap py, from the bot tom of my heart, it’s true.

Tell me what I got ta do to please you, ba by; an y thing you say, I’ll do.

’Cause I (Em)on ly wan na make (Em)you hap py, (A9)from the bot tom of my heart, it’s true.

(I wan (Gsus2)na know what turns you on

so I (Gsus2)can be all that and more.)

(I’d like (Gsus2)to know what makes you cry

so I can (Em)be the one (Em)who al ways makes (A9)you smile.)

(I wan (Gsus2)na know what turns you on

so I (Gsus2)can be all that and more.)

(I’d like (Gsus2)to know what makes you cry

so I can (Em)be the one (Em)who al ways makes (A9)you smile.)

I Wanna Know by Joe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Wanna Know” by Joe 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 G at 80 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 Wanna 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 Wanna 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 Wanna Know" use?: Just 9 chords: A9, Am7, Amin, C, C#m7, Cmaj7, Em, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.