If I Didn't Know Better

by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen
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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.

If I Didn't Know Better — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "If I Didn't Know Better" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of B, 90 BPM.

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

About “If I Didn't Know Better

Can I play "If I Didn't Know Better" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "If I Didn't Know Better" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "If I Didn't Know Better" by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen played in?
If I Didn't Know Better is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Didn't Know Better"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Didn't Know 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 "If I Didn't Know Better"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Didn't Know Better"?
"If I Didn't Know Better" was originally performed by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If I Didn't Know Better"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bm, Em, F#7, F#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Can a complete beginner play "If I Didn't Know Better"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "If I Didn't Know Better" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "If I Didn't Know Better"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "If I Didn't Know Better" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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