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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "If I Didn't Know Better" by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "If I Didn't Know Better" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "If I Didn't Know Better" with hands-separate practice in B at 90 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "If I Didn't Know Better"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "If I Didn't Know Better" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "If I Didn't Know Better"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "If I Didn't Know Better" is in the key of B at 90 BPM.
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