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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "How Will I Know" by Sam Smith as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 82 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "How Will I Know" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "How Will I Know" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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