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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I've Told You Now" by Sam Smith: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "I've Told You Now" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I've Told You Now" by Sam Smith. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I've Told You Now" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I've Told You Now" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.