How Will I Know

by Sam Smith
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Lyrics

Oh, it’s you,

I know

you’re the one I (C)dream of.

Look in to

my eyes,

take me to the (C)clouds a bove.

Oh, I lose

con trol,

can’t seem to (C)get e (F)nough.

When I wake

from dream in’, tell me is it (C)real ly love?

How will (F)I know if you real ly (Am7)love me?

I say (F)a prayer with (G)ev e ry heart beat.

I fall (F)in love when ev er we (Am7)meet.

I’m ask (F)ing you what you (G)know a bout these things.

How will (F)I know if you’re think ing (Am7)of me?

I try (F)to phone, but I’m (G)too shy, can’t speak.

Fall ing (F)in love is, oh, bit ter (Am7)sweet.

This love (F)is strong.

Why do (G)I feel (Am7)weak?

Oh, wake me,

I’m shak in’.

Wish I had you (C)near me now.

Said there’s no

mis tak in’, what I feel is (C)real ly love.

How will I know?

How

will I know?

How will I know?

How will I know?

How will (F)I know if you real ly (Am7)love me?

I say (F)a prayer with (G)ev e ry heart beat.

I fall (F)in love when ev er we meet.

I’m ask (F)ing you what you (G#dim)know a bout these things.

How will (F)I know if you’re think ing (Am7)of me?

I try (F)to phone, but I’m (G)too shy, can’t speak.

Fall ing (F)in love is, (G)oh, bit ter (Am7)sweet.

This love (F)is strong.

Why do (G)I feel (Am7)weak?

If you love me,

if you love me (F)not,

if you love

(F)me,

if you love me (F)not.

How Will I Know — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "How Will I Know" by Sam Smith: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 82 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “How Will I Know”

Can I sing "How Will I Know" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "How Will I Know" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "How Will I Know" by Sam Smith in?
The backing track is in C at 82 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "How Will I Know" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "How Will I Know"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "How Will I Know", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "How Will I Know" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "How Will I Know"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "How Will I Know"?
"How Will I Know" was originally performed by Sam Smith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Sam Smith are available?
Other accompaniments by Sam Smith: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "I'm Not The Only One", "I've Told You Now". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "How Will I Know" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How Will I Know" by Sam Smith. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "How Will I Know" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "How Will I Know" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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