I Should Have Known Better

by The Beatles
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

(G)I

should have known al bet ter with a girl like you,

that I would love ev ’ry thing that you do,

and I do,

hey, hey, hey,

and I do.

Whoa, whoa, (G)I

nev er re al lized ter what a kiss could be,

that this could on ly ’ry hap pen to me.

Can’t you see,

hey, hey, hey,

and I do.

Whoa, whoa,

can’t you see?

That’s when I (C)tell you that I love you,

(B7)oh,

you’re gon na (C)say you love me too, hoo hoo hoo (G7)hoo.

Oh,

and when I (D)ask you to be (G)mi

ah ah hine,

you’re gon na (D)say you love me (D)too.

So (G)I

should have re al ized a lot of things be fore.

If this is love, you got-ta give me more,

give me more,

hey, hey, hey,

give me more.

So (G)too.

I Should Have Known Better — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"I Should Have Known Better" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 124 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 Should Have Known Better”

Why does "I Should Have Known Better" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Should Have Known Better".
What key is "I Should Have Known Better" by The Beatles played in?
I Should Have Known Better is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Should Have Known Better"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Should Have Known Better" 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 Should Have Known Better"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Should Have Known Better"?
"I Should Have Known Better" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I Should Have Known Better"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Should Have Known Better".
Can I see all the notes in "I Should Have Known Better"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 124 BPM.