What Do You Mean?

by Justin Bieber

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What do you (Csus2)mean?

Oh, oh.

When you (D5)nod your head yes, but you (Csus2)wan na say no, what do you mean?

Hey, yeah.

When you don’t (D5)want me to move, but you (Csus2)tell me to go, what do you mean?

(Em)Oh, what do you (D5)mean?

Said you’re (Csus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?

Oh, oh, (Em)oh, what do you (D5)mean?

Bet ter (Csus2)make up your mind, what do you (Csus2)mean?

(G5)You’re so in (Em)de ci sive what I’m (D5)say in’,

try’n’ (Csus2)try’n’ to catch the beat, make up your heart.

You (G5)Don’t know if (Em)you’re hap py or com (D5)plain in’,

don’t (Csus2)want for us to end, where do I start?

First you wan na go to the (Em)left and you wan na turn right,

wan na ar gue all day, mak in’ love all night.

First you’re up then you’re (Em)down and then be tween.

Oh, I real ly (Csus2)wan na know, what do you (Csus2)mean?

Oh, oh.

When you (D5)nod your head yes, but you (Csus2)wan na say no, what do you mean?

Hey, yeah.

When you don’t (D5)want me to move, but you (Csus2)tell me to go, what do you mean?

(Em)Oh, what do you (D5)mean?

Said you’re (Csus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?

Oh, oh, (Em)oh, what do you (D5)mean?

Bet ter (Csus2)make up your mind, what do you (Csus2)mean?

(G5)You’re ov er (Em)pro tect ive when I’m (D5)leav ing,

try’n’ (Csus2)try’n’ to com pro mise, but I can’t win.

You (G5)wan na make (Em)a point, but you keep (D5)preach in’,

you (Csus2)had me from the start, won’t let this end.

First you wan na go to the (Em)left and you wan na turn right,

wan na ar gue all day, mak in’ love all night.

First you’re up then you’re (Em)down and then be tween.

Oh, I real ly (Csus2)wan na know, what do you (Csus2)wan na know, what do you (CN.C.)mean?

What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Do You Mean?” by Justin Bieber 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 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 You Mean?" 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 You Mean?"?
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.