I've Told You Now

by Sam Smith
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Lyrics

(Am)You know what (G)I mean.

It’s like (D)walk ing in the heat (Em)all day with no (G)wa

ter.

It’s like (Am)wait ing for (G)a friend

watch ing (D)ev ’ry bod y else (Em)meet theirs on that (G)cor

(C)ner.

Or (Am)los ing in (G)an ar gu ment, (D)though you’re right.

(Em)Can’t get your thoughts in (G)or

der.

(Am)You know what (G)I mean.

Al (D)though I try (Em)my best I still let (G)down

the team.

(Em)You’re (Am)ev ’ry thing (G)I want.

Why should (D)I re sist (Em)when you are there for (G)me.

Still (Am7)I re frain

from talk ing at you, talk ing on.

You (Bm7)know me well,

I (B7)don’t ex plain.

But (Em7)what the (Am)hell.

Why do you think I come ’round here on (C)my free (G)will?

(Em)Wast ing all my pre cious time.

(C)Oh,

the truth spills out.

And (Am)oh,

(G)oh I,

I’ve told you now.

(Am)You know what (G)I mean.

It’s like (D)walk ing in the heat (Em)all day with no (G)wa

ter.

It’s like (Am)wait ing for (G)a friend

watch ing (D)ev ’ry bod y else (Em)meet theirs on that (G)cor

(C)ner.

Or (Am)los ing in (G)an ar gu ment, (D)though you’re right.

(Em)Can’t get your thoughts in (G)or

der.

(Am)You know what (G)I mean.

Al (D)though I try (Em)my best I still let (G)down

the team.

(Em)You’re (Am)ev ’ry thing (G)I want.

Why should (D)I re sist (Em)when you are there for (G)me.

Still (Am7)I re frain

from talk ing at you, talk ing on.

You (Bm7)know me well,

I (B7)don’t ex plain.

But (Em7)what the (Am)hell.

Why do you think I come ’round here on (C)my free (G)will?

(Em)Wast ing all my pre cious time.

(C)Oh,

the truth spills out.

And (Am)oh,

(G)oh I,

I’ve told you now.

I’ve told

you (Cmaj7)now.

I’ve told you now.

I’ve told you now.

Still (Am)oh,

(G)oh I,

I’ve told you now.

I've Told You Now — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I've Told You Now" 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 G, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I've Told You Now”

Can I play "I've Told You Now" 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 "I've Told You Now" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I've Told You Now" by Sam Smith played in?
I've Told You Now is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I've Told You Now"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I've Told You Now" 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 "I've Told You Now"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I've Told You Now"?
"I've Told You Now" was originally performed by Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I've Told You Now"?
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. "I've Told You Now" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I've Told You Now"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I've Told You Now" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.