Other arrangements of How Will I Know
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
5 people have learned this song
"How Will I Know" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “How Will I Know”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How Will I Know"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "How Will I Know". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.