I Don't Know

by Paul McCartney
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Lyrics

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.

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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