Other arrangements of I Don't Know
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "I Don't Know" by Paul McCartney in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "I Don't Know" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Don't Know" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 80 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Don't Know"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Don't Know" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "I Don't Know"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Don't Know" is in the key of Eb at 80 BPM.
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