If I
did n’t know bet ter,
I’d hang my (F#m)hat right (Bm)there.
If I
did n’t know bet ter,
I’d (Bm)fol low you up the stairs.
Stop
say in’ those
sweet things
you know I like to hear.
The horns
are blow in’ loud er,
they’re (Bm)play in’, strol lin’ near.
(Em)Why
do I keep drink in’?
(Em)Wast in’ my time
(Bm)on you.
If I
did n’t know bet ter,
dam mit, I
do.
There’s a hole in what you’re say in’.
I can plain ly see
you’ve a (F#7)lov
er that’s wait in’,
but (Bm)ba by, you’re right here with me.
Oh, you might as well be the dev il,
keep in’ me out past three.
Well, you’re the (F#7)one
with that ap ple,
but (Bm)ba by, you can’t blame me.
Oh, why
don’t you (Bm)keep drink in’?
(Em)Get me one night with (Bm)you.
If I
did n’t know bet ter,
dam mit, (Bm)I
do.
Ooh,
ba by, I do.
Ba by, you’re right here with me.
Sweet dad dy, you know that I do.
If I Didn't Know Better by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen
1 person has learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “If I Didn't Know Better”
- What key is "If I Didn't Know Better" in?
- "If I Didn't Know Better" by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen is in the key of B with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "If I Didn't Know Better" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "If I Didn't Know Better" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "If I Didn't Know Better"?
- This arrangement of "If I Didn't Know Better" uses 4 chords: Bm, Em, F#7, F#m. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "If I Didn't Know Better" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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