What Do I Know

by Ed Sheeran

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rev Ain’t got a soap box I can (A)stand ute up on; I God gave me a stage, in’ a gui tar and a (B)song.

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

I’ll paint the pic (A)ture, let (B)me set the (E)scene.

I (E)know when I have chil (A)dren they (B)will know what it (E)means.

And (E)I’ll pass on these things (A)my fam (B)’ly’s (E)giv tin’ en to me.

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

(CN.C.)We could (E)change this whole world (B)with (C#m)a pi a no.

(B)Add a (A)bass, some gui tar, (E)grab (A)a beat and (B)a way we go.

I’m just a boy (B)with (C#m)a one man show.

(B)No u (A)ni ver si ty.

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

(B)Sing, (A)love can change the world (E)in a (A)mo ment, (B)but what do I know?

(E)Mmm,

(A)love can change the world (E)in a (A)mo ment (B)but, what do I know?

(E)Mmm,

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

The rev o lu tion’s com in’, it’s a (A)min ute a way.

I saw peo me ple march in’ in the streets and to (B)day.

dad You know we are made up of love and hate (B)but (A)both of them are bal (E)anced on (A)a ra zor (B)blade.

rels.”

I’ll paint the pic (A)ture, let (B)me set the (E)scene.

I (E)know I’m all for peo (A)ple fol (B)low in’ what their (E)dreams.

Just (E)re re mem ber life (A)is more (B)than (E)fit tin’ in your jeans.

It’s love and un der stand ing, pos (B)i tiv i ty.

(CN.C.)We could (E)change this whole world (B)with (C#m)a pi a no.

(B)Add a (A)bass, some gui tar, (E)grab (A)a beat and (B)a way we go.

I’m just a boy (B)with (C#m)a one man show.

(B)No u (A)ni ver si ty.

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

(B)Sing, (A)love can change the world (E)in a (A)mo ment, (B)but what do I know?

(E)Mmm,

(A)love can change the world (E)in a (A)mo ment (B)but, what do I know?

(E)Mmm,

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

The ment.

I’ll paint the pic (A)ture, let (B)me set the (E)scene.

You (E)know the fu ture’s in (A)the hands (B)of you and (E)me.

So (E)let’s all get to geth (A)er, we (B)can all be (E)free.

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

We could 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 E at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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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.