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(G)I
(D)should have known al (G)bet ter with a (D)girl like you,
that I would (G)love ev ’ry (D)thing that you do,
and I do,
hey hey hey,
and I do.
(D)Whoa whoa, (G)I
(D)nev er re al (G)ized ter what a (D)kiss could be,
that this could (G)on ly ’ry (D)hap pen to me.
Can’t you see,
hey hey hey,
and I do.
(D)Whoa whoa,
can’t you see?
That when I (C)tell you that I love you,
oh,
you’re gon na say you love me too, hoo hoo hoo (G7)hoo.
Oh,
and when I (D)ask you to be mi
ah ha hine,
you’re gon na say you love me too.
(D)So
(G)I
(D)should have re al (G)ized a lot of (D)things be fore.
If this is (G)love, you got ta (D)give me more,
give me more,
hey hey hey,
give me more.
(D)So
You (D)love me too.
You (D)love me too.
I Should Have Known Better — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Should Have Known Better" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 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 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Should Have Known Better" 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 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 chords are used in "I Should Have Known Better"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: B, C, D, Em, G, G7.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "I Should Have Known Better" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Should Have Known Better" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Should Have Known Better" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Should Have Known Better" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.