I Know Things Now (Film Version)

by Stephen Sondheim
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Moth er said, “Straight a head!” Not to de lay Or be mis led.

I should have heed ed her ad vice...

But he seemed so nice.

And he showed me things, Man y beau ti ful things, That I had n’t thought to ex plore.

They were off my path, So I nev er had dared, I had been so care ful I nev er had cared.

And he made me feel ex cit ed— Well, ex cit ed and scared.

When he said, “Come in!” With that sick en ing grin, How could I know what was in store?

Once his teeth were bared, Though, I real ly got scared— Well, ex cit ed and scared.

But he drew me close And he swal lowed me down, Down a dark, slim y path Where lie se crets that I nev er want to know.

And when ev ’ry thing fa mil iar Seemed to dis ap pear for ev er, At the end of the path Was Gran ny once a gain.

So we lay in the dark Till you came and set us free, And you brought us to the light, And we’re back at the start.

And I know things now, Man y val ua ble things, That I had n’t known be fore:

Do not put your faith In a cape and a hood, They will not pro tect you The way that they should.

And take ex tra care with stran gers— E ven flow ers have their dan gers.

And though scar y is ex cit ing, Nice is dif f’rent than good.

Now I know: Don’t be scared.

Gran ny is right, Just be pre pared.

Is n’t it nice to know a lot?

And a lit tle bit not...

I Know Things Now (Film Version) — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Know Things Now (Film Version)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 112 BPM.

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

About “I Know Things Now (Film Version)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Know Things Now (Film Version)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "I Know Things Now (Film Version)" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
I Know Things Now (Film Version) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Know Things Now (Film Version)"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Know Things Now (Film Version)" 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 Know Things Now (Film Version)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Know Things Now (Film Version)"?
"I Know Things Now (Film Version)" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Know Things Now (Film Version)". Key of C, 112 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.