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What do you (Dbsus2)mean?
Oh, oh.
When you (Eb5)nod your head yes, but you (Dbsus2)wan na say no, what do you mean?
Hey, yeah.
When you don’t (Eb5)want me to move, but you (Dbsus2)tell me to go, what do you mean?
(Fm)Oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?
Said you’re (Dbsus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?
Oh, oh, (Fm)oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?
Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?
You’re so in (Fm)de ci sive I’m say in’,
try’n’ to catch the beat, make up your heart.
Don’t know if (Fm)you’re hap py or com plain in’,
don’t (Dbsus2)want for us to end, where do I (Dbsus2)start?
First you wan na go to the (Fm)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 (Fm)down and then be tween.
Oh, I real ly (Dbsus2)wan na know, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?
Oh, oh.
When you (Eb5)nod your head yes, but you (Dbsus2)wan na say no, what do you mean?
Hey, yeah.
When you don’t (Eb5)want me to move, but you (Dbsus2)tell me to go, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?
(Fm)Oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?
Said we’re (Dbsus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?
Oh, oh, (Fm)oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?
Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?
(Ab5)You’re o ver pro (Fm)tec tive when I’m leav ing,
(Dbsus2)try’n’ to com pro mise, but I can’t win.
You wan na make a (Fm)point, but you keep preach in’,
you (Dbsus2)had me from the start, won’t let this (Dbsus2)mean?
(Fm)Oh, what do you mean?
Said we’re (Dbsus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?
Oh, oh, (Fm)oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?
Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?
Oh, oh.
When you (Eb5)nod your head yes, but you (Dbsus2)wan na say no, what do you mean?
Hey, yeah.
When you don’t (Eb5)want me to move, but you (Dbsus2)tell me to go, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?
(Fm)Oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?
Said we’re (Dbsus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?
Oh, oh, (Fm)oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?
Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind, what do you (CN.C.)mean?
What Do You Mean? — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 126 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “What Do You Mean?”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "What Do You Mean?" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 126 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 "What Do You Mean?" 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 "What Do You Mean?"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What Do You Mean?", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "What Do You Mean?" 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 "What Do You Mean?"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "What Do You Mean?"?
- "What Do You Mean?" was originally performed by Justin Bieber. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Justin Bieber are available?
- Other accompaniments by Justin Bieber: "Boyfriend", "Change Me", "Purpose". 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 Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "What Do You Mean?" 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.