Other arrangements of I Should Care
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(Dm7)I
(G7)should (Cmaj7)care,
I should (F)go a round (Cmaj7)weep ing.
(E)I
should (A7sus)care,
I should go with out (D)sleep ing.
(Am7)Strange ly e nough I (E7sus)sleep (E7)well
(C7)’cept for a dream or (Fmaj7)two,
(B)but, then, I (E)count my (Am)sheep well.
(D7)Fun ny how sheep can (F)lull you to (Dm7)sleep.
So, (Dm7)I
(G7)should (Cmaj7)care,
I should (F)let it up (Cmaj7)set me.
(E)I
should (A7sus)care,
but it just does n’t (D)get me.
(Am)May be I (A)won’t (A7)find (Dm7)some one
(E7)as (Am)love ly
(Am)as (D7)you,
(Ebm7)but, (Dm7)I
should (G7)care
and I (C)do.
(Dm7)I
(G7)should (Cmaj7)care,
I should (F)go a round (Cmaj7)weep ing.
(E)I
should (A7sus)care,
I should go with out (D)sleep ing.
(Am7)Strange ly e nough I (E7sus)sleep (E7)well
(C7)’cept for a dream or (Fmaj7)two,
(B)but, then, I (E)count my (Am)sheep well.
(D7)Fun ny how sheep can (F)lull you to (Dm7)sleep.
So, (Dm7)I
(G7)should (Cmaj7)care,
I should (F)let it up (Cmaj7)set me.
(E)I
should (A7sus)care,
but it just does n’t (D)get me.
(Am)May be I (A)won’t (A7)find (Dm7)some one
(E7)as (Am)love ly
(Am)as (D7)you,
(Ebm7)but, (Dm7)I
should (G7)care
and I (C)do.
(C)do.
I Should Care — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "I Should Care" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Should Care”
- Can I play "I Should Care" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — 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 Should Care" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Should Care" by Sammy Cahn played in?
- I Should Care 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 Should Care"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Should Care" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Should Care"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Should Care"?
- "I Should Care" was originally performed by Sammy Cahn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Should Care"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, C7, Cmaj7, D7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Sammy Cahn can I play here?
- Try "BE MY LOVE", "Because You're Mine", "How D'ya Like Your Eggs In The Morning?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Should Care"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Should Care" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Should Care"?
- 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 Should Care" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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