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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Never Knew His Name" 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, 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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About “I Never Knew His Name”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Never Knew His Name"?
- 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 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 — 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"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- 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.
- 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 Never Knew His Name". Key of C, 65 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.
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