I Don't Know My Name

by Grace VanderWaal
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Lyrics

(F)I don’t know my (Bbmaj7)name.

(Dm)I don’t play by the (C)rules of the game.

So you (F)say

I’m just

try ing,

(Dm)just try

(C)ing.

(CN.C.)So I (F)heard you are my (Bbmaj7)sis ter’s friend; you (Dm)get a long (C)quite nice ly.

You (F)ask me why I (Bbmaj7)cut my hair and (Dm)changed my self com (C)plete ly.

(F)I don’t know my (Bbmaj7)name.

(Dm)I don’t play by the (C)rules of the game.

So you (F)say I’m just try ing,

(Dm)just try

(C)ing.

I (F)went from bland and (Bbmaj7)pop u lar to (Dm)join ing the march ing (C)band.

I (F)made the clos est (Bbmaj7)friends I’ll ev er (Dm)have in my (C)life time.

I’m lost,

try ing to get found in an o cean of (Bb)peo ple.

Please don’t ask me an y ques tions; there won’t (C)be a val id an swer.

I’ll just (Bb)say

that (C)ing.

(F)I now know my (Bb)name.

(Dm)I don’t play by the (C)rules of the game.

So you (F)say I’m not (Bb)try ing, but I’m try

(C)ing to find my way.

I Don't Know My Name — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "I Don't Know My Name" by Grace VanderWaal 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 Bb, 132 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Don't Know My Name

Can I learn "I Don't Know My Name" 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 My Name" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 132 BPM.
What key is "I Don't Know My Name" by Grace VanderWaal played in?
I Don't Know My Name 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 My Name"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Don't Know My Name" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Don't Know My Name"?
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 My Name"?
"I Don't Know My Name" was originally performed by Grace VanderWaal. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Grace VanderWaal can I play here?
Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". 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 My Name"?
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 My Name" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Don't Know My Name"?
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 My Name" is in the key of Bb at 132 BPM.

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