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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If I Didn't Know Better" by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen: 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 B, 90 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 “If I Didn't Know Better”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If I Didn't Know Better" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If I Didn't Know Better" by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen. 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 "If I Didn't Know Better" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "If I Didn't Know 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.