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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"If I Didn't Know Better" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "If I Didn't Know Better" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "If I Didn't Know Better" is in B.
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.
Does "If I Didn't Know Better" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "If I Didn't Know Better" is in the key of B at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "If I Didn't Know Better"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of B, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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