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When the night re (A)turns just like a (D)friend,
when the eve ning (A7)comes to set me free,
when the qui et (A7)hours that wait be (Bm)yond (Dmaj7)the (G)day (D)make peace ful (Em7)sounds in me.
Took a drag from my (A)last cig a rette,
took a drink from a (A7)glass of old (D)wine.
I closed my (A7)eyes, and I could (Bm)make (Dmaj7)it (G)real (D)and
feel it (Em7)one more time.
Can you (Bm)hear it babe?
Can you (A)hear it babe?
It From an (Em)oth er time,
it from an (D)oth er place,
do (D)you re (A)mem ber it babe?
And the ra di o played like a car ni val (Em7)tune as we lay in our bed in the oth er (D)room, when we gave it a way for the sake of a (G)dream in a pen ny ar (G)cade,
if you know what I (D)mean.
Here’s to the (A)songs we used to (D)sing,
and here’s to the (A7)times we used to know.
It’s hard to (A7)hold them in our (Bm)arms (Dmaj7)a (G)gain (D)but
hard to (Em7)let them go.
Do you (D)mean.
If you know what I (D)mean.
If you know what I (D)mean.
If you know what I (D)mean.
If You Know What I Mean — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "If You Know What I Mean" 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 D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “If You Know What I Mean”
- Can I play "If You Know What I Mean" 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 You Know What I Mean" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "If You Know What I Mean" by Neil Diamond played in?
- If You Know What I Mean is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If You Know What I Mean"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If You Know What I Mean" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "If You Know What I Mean"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If You Know What I Mean"?
- "If You Know What I Mean" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If You Know What I Mean"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A6, A7, Bm, D, Dmaj7, Em, Em7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "If You Know What I Mean"?
- 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 You Know What I Mean" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "If You Know What I Mean"?
- 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 You Know What I Mean" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.