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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "How Will I Know" by Sam Smith: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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

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.

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