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There’s (G)a boy me;
I know;
he’s the one I (G)dream e of.
Looks in to
my eyes;
takes me to the (G)clouds a bove.
Oh, I lose me;
con trol;
can’t I seem to (G)get me nough.
When I wake
from dream
tell me; is it (G)real ly love?
Oh, I lose
Ooh, tell me; how will I know?
(Don’t trust your feel ings.) How will I know?
How will I know?
(Love can be de ceiv in’.) How will I know?
(G)How (Bm7)will I (Cmaj7)know if (D)he real ly (Em)loves me?
I (Bm7)say a (Cmaj7)prayer with (D)ev (G)’ry (D)heart (G)beat.
I (Bm7)fall in (Cmaj7)love when (D)ev er we meet.
I’m (Bm7)ask in’ (Cmaj7)you ’cause you (D)know a (G)bout (D)these (G)things.
How (Bm7)will I (Cmaj7)know if (D)he’s think in’ (Em)of me?
I (Bm7)try to (Cmaj7)phone, but I’m (D)too (G)shy.
(D)(Can’t (G)speak.) Fall (Bm7)ing in (Cmaj7)love is (D)so bit ter (Em)sweet.
This (Bm7)love is (Cmaj7)strong; why do (D)I feel (G)weak?
Oh, wake (D)I feel (G)weak?
(G)If he (C)loves (G)me,
(G)if he (C)loves me (G)not,
(G)if he (C)loves me,
ooh, (G)if he (C)loves me (G)not,
hey, (G)if he (Am7)loves (G)me,
(G)if he (C)loves me (G)not,
oh,
how will I know?
How will I (E)know?
How (E)will I know?
(C#m7)Hey, how will I know?
Ooh.
(B)know?
How will I know if he real ly (C#m)loves me?
I (G#m7)say a (Amaj7)prayer with (B)ev er (E)y (B)heart (E)beat.
I (G#m7)fall in (Amaj7)love when (B)ev er we (C#m)meet.
I’m (G#m7)ask in’ (Amaj7)you ’cause you (B)know a (E)bout (B)these (E)things.
How (G#m7)will I (Amaj7)know if (B)he’s think in’ (C#m)of me?
I (G#m7)try to (Amaj7)phone, but I’m (B)too (E)shy.
(B)(Can’t (E)speak.) Fall (G#m7)ing in (Amaj7)love is (B)so bit ter (C#m)sweet.
This (G#m7)love is (Amaj7)strong; why do (B)I feel (E)weak?
How (E)will I (B)know?
How will I know if he real ly (C#m)loves me?
I (G#m7)say a (Amaj7)prayer with (B)ev er (E)y (B)heart (E)beat.
I (G#m7)fall in (Amaj7)love when (B)ev er we (C#m)meet.
I’m (G#m7)ask in’ (Amaj7)you ’cause you (B)know a (E)bout (B)these (E)things.
How (G#m7)will I (Amaj7)know if (B)he’s think in’ (C#m)of me?
I (G#m7)try to (Amaj7)phone, but I’m (B)too (E)shy.
(B)(Can’t (E)speak.) Fall (G#m7)ing in (Amaj7)love is (B)so bit ter (C#m)sweet.
This (G#m7)love is (Amaj7)strong; why do (B)I feel (E)weak?
How (E)will I know?
How Will I Know — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston: 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 G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “How Will I Know”
- What key is "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston played in?
- How Will I Know is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Will I Know"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Will I Know" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "How Will I Know"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Will I Know"?
- "How Will I Know" was originally performed by Whitney Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "How Will I Know"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am7, Amaj7, B, Bm7, C, C#m, C#m7, Cmaj7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Whitney Houston can I play here?
- Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 Whitney Houston. 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 G, 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.