What Do I Know?

by Ed Sheeran

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Ain’t got a soap box I can (Dm)stand up on,

God gave me a stage, a gui tar and a (C)song.

My (F)dad dy told me, “Son, don’t you (Dm)get in volved in (Bb)pol i tics, re lig ions, oth er peo ple’s quar (C)rels.”

I’ll paint the pic ture, (Bb)let me (C)set the (F)scene.

I know when I have chil dren (Bb)they will (C)know what it (F)means.

And I’ll pass on these things my (Bb)fam ’ly’s (C)giv en to (F)me.

Just (Bb)love and un der stand ing, (Bb)pos i (Csus)tiv i ty.

We could (F)change the whole world with a (Dm)pi a no.

Add a bass, some gui tar, grab a beat and a (C)way we (F)go.

I’m just a boy with a (Dm)one man show.

No u ni ver si ty.

No de gree but (C)Lord knows (F)ev ’ry bod y’s talk in’ ’bout ex (Dm)po nen tial growth and the (Bb)stock mar ket crash in’ in their port fo li (C)os, while (F)I’ll be sit tin’ here with a (Dm)song that I wrote.

Sing, (Bb)love can change the world in a mo ment, (C)but what do I know?

(F)Mmm,

(Bb)love can change the world in a mo ment, (C)but what do I know?

(F)Mmm,

(Bb)love can change the world in a mo ment.

The Ain’t got a soap box I can (Dm)stand up on, God gave me a stage, a gui tar and a (C)song.

My (F)dad dy told me, “Son, don’t you (Dm)get in volved in (Bb)pol i tics, re lig ions, oth er peo ple’s quar (C)rels.”

I’ll paint the pic ture, (Bb)let me (C)set the (F)scene.

I know when I have chil dren (Bb)they will (C)know what it (F)means.

And I’ll pass on these things my (Bb)fam ’ly’s (C)giv en to (F)me.

Just (Bb)love and un der stand ing, (Bb)pos i (Csus)tiv i ty.

We could (F)change the whole world with a (Dm)pi a no.

Add a bass, some gui tar, grab a beat and a (C)way we (F)go.

I’m just a boy with a (Dm)one man show.

No u ni ver si ty.

No de gree but (C)Lord knows (F)ev ’ry bod y’s talk in’ ’bout ex (Dm)po nen tial growth and the (Bb)stock mar ket crash in’ in their port fo li (C)os, while (F)I’ll be sit tin’ here with a (Dm)song that I wrote.

Sing, (Bb)love can change the world in a mo ment, (C)but what do I know?

(F)Mmm,

(Bb)love can change the world in a mo ment, (C)but what do I know?

(F)Mmm,

(Bb)love can change the world in a mo ment.

The mo ment.

I’ll paint the pic ture, (Bb)let me (C)set the (F)scene.

You know the fu ture’s in the (Bb)hands of (C)you and (F)me.

So let’s all get to geth er, (Bb)we can (C)all be (F)free.

Spread (Bb)love and un der stand ing, pos i (Csus)tiv i ty.

We could mo ment, (CN.C.)but what do I know?

What Do I Know? by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Do I Know? by Ed Sheeran 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 100 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 "What Do I 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 "What Do I 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.