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I got crows at my win dow,
(Bb)dogs at my door.
I don’t (Eb)think I can (Gbmaj7)take an y more.
(Bbm)What am I do ing wrong?
I don’t know.
My broth er told me (Bb)life’s not a pain,
and that was (Eb)right when it (Gbmaj7)start ed to rain.
(Bbm)Where am I go ing wrong?
I don’t know.
But it’s al right.
Sleep tight.
I will take the strain.
You’re fine,
love of mine.
You will feel no pain.
Well, I see (Eb)trou ble
(Bb)at ev ’ry turn.
I’ve got (Eb)so man y (Gbmaj7)les sons to learn.
(Bbm)What am I do ing wrong?
I don’t know.
Love, what’s the mat ter with me?
Am I right?
Am I wrong?
Now I’ve start ed to see
I must try
to (Eb)be strong.
I try to love you (Bb)best as I can,
but you (Eb)know that I’m (Gbmaj7)on ly a man.
(Bbm)Why am I go ing wrong?
I don’t know.
But it’s al right.
Sleep tight.
I will take the strain.
Yeah, you’ll find,
lit tle love of mine,
you will feel no pain.
I got crows at (Eb)my win dow, (Bb)dogs at my door,
but I don’t (Eb)think I can (Gbmaj7)take an y more.
(Bbm)What am I do ing wrong?
I don’t know.
Now what’s the mat ter with me?
I don’t know, I don’t know.
What’s the mat ter with me?
I don’t know, I don’t (Ebm7)know.
What’s the mat ter with me?
I don’t know, I don’t know.
I Don't Know — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Don't Know" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 80 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 “I Don't Know”
- Can I play "I Don't Know" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Don't Know" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Don't Know" by Paul McCartney played in?
- I Don't Know is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Don't Know"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Don't 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 "I Don't Know"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Don't Know"?
- "I Don't Know" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Don't Know"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb6, Bbm, Cm7, Db, Eb, Eb6, +9 more.
- What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
- Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "HERE TODAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Don't Know"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Don't Know" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Don't Know"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Don't Know" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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