Learn "IF I DIDN'T KNOW BETTER" by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen on Piano

Master "IF I DIDN'T KNOW BETTER" by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of B at 90 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 90 BPM.

Lyrics

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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
B
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "If I Didn't Know Better" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.