I Never Knew His Name

by Brooklyn The Musical
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I (C)nev

er (G)knew

his (F)name,

but I i (Am)mag ined what he’d (F)look like, i (Dm7)mag ined how he’d (Dm7)smile.

(G)A (Em7)hug,

(Am)tight;

a (Em7)kiss,

good (Am)night, the way a (Dm7)fa

ther holds

his (Dm7)child.

I (C)nev

er (G)knew his (F)name,

but I i (Am)mag ined him my (F)he ro, a (Dm7)bright and shin ing (Dm7)knight.

And (Em7)dad

dy’s (Am)eyes would (Em7)stop my (Am)cries

and (Dm7)make ev ’ry thing

all (Dm7)right.

(F)And (Em7)dad dy’s

(Am)eyes

would (Em7)stop my cries

and (Dm7)make ev ’ry thing

all (Dm7)right.

I (Dm7)nev (Em7)er (Fmaj7)knew,

I (Fm7)nev er knew

his (C)name.

I Never Knew His Name β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Never Knew His Name" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 65 BPM.

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

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Can I play "I Never Knew His Name" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Never Knew His Name" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Never Knew His Name" by Brooklyn The Musical played in?
I Never Knew His Name 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 Never Knew His Name"?
The arrangement plays at 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Never Knew His Name" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Never Knew His Name"?
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Who composed "I Never Knew His Name"?
"I Never Knew His Name" was originally performed by Brooklyn The Musical. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Never Knew His Name"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, Dm7, Em7, F, Fm7, Fmaj7, G.
What other songs by Brooklyn The Musical can I play here?
Try "STREETSINGER", "ONCE UPON A TIME", "RAVEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Never Knew His Name"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "I Never Knew His Name" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Never Knew His Name"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Never Knew His Name" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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