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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"If You Know What I Mean" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If You Know What I Mean"?
- 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 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.
- 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 You Know What I Mean". Key of D, 100 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.