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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Don't Know" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "I Don't Know" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Don't Know" is in Eb.
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.
Does "I Don't Know" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Don't Know" is in the key of Eb at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "I Don't Know"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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