I Should Care

by Sammy Cahn
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

"I Should Care" 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, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Should Care

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Should Care"?
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 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.
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 Should Care". Key of C, 90 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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