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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"If I Didn't Know Better" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Didn't Know Better"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "If I Didn't Know Better". Key of B, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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