I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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(F)I

don’t know how to (Bb)love

(F)him,

what to do, how to (F)move

(C)him.

I’ve been (F)changed,

yes, real ly (F)changed.

(C)In those (Am)past few (Dm)days when I’ve (Am)seen my (Dm)self, I (Bb)seem (F)like (Gm)some (F)one (C)else.

(F)I

don’t know how to (Bb)take

(F)this.

I don’t see why he (F)moves

me.

(C)He’s a (F)man,

he’s just a (F)man,

and I’ve (Am)had so (Dm)man y (Am)men be (Dm)fore, in (Bb)ver (F)y (Gm)man (F)y (C)ways.

He’s just one (F)more.

Should I bring him (A7)down, should I scream and (Dm)shout?

Should I (Dm)speak of (Bb)love, let my feel ings (F)out?

I nev er (Eb)thought I’d (Bb)come to (F)this.

(Bb)What’s it (F)all a (Gm)bout?

(F)Don’t you think it’s rath er (Bb)fun

(F)ny,

I should be in this po (C)si

tion?

I I’m the (F)one

who’s al ways (F)been

so (Am)calm, so (Dm)cool,

no lov er’s fool, I (Bb)run (F)ning (Gm)ev (F)’ry (C)show.

He scares me (F)so.

Should I bring him (A7)down, should I scream and (Dm)shout?

Should I (Dm)speak of (Bb)love, let my feel ings (F)out?

I nev er (Eb)thought I’d (Bb)come to (F)this.

(Bb)What’s it (F)all a (Gm)bout?

(F)Yet, you if he said he (Bb)loved

(F)me,

I’d be lost, in I’d be (C)fright

ened.

I could n’t (F)cope,

just could n’t (F)cope.

I’d (Am)turn my (Dm)head,

I’d back a way, I (Bb)would (F)n’t (Gm)want (F)to (C)know.

He scares me (F)so.

(F)so.

I want him (F)so.

I love him (F)so.

I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)”

What key is "I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber played in?
I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar) is arranged in the key of Bb 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 How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)"?
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 How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)"?
"I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?
Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Don't Know How To Love Him (From Jesus Christ Superstar)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.