I Should Have Known Better

by The Beatles
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Should Have Known Better" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Should Have Known Better"?
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 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 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 Have Known Better". Key of G, 124 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.