What key is "Should've Known Better" in?

"Should've Known Better" by Richard Marx is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Should've Known Better" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Should've Known Better" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Should've Known Better"?

This arrangement of "Should've Known Better" uses 15 chords: Ab, Abmaj, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb6, Bbsus4, Cm7, Csus2, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Should've Known Better" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Richard Marx can I play here?

Try "HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS", "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS", "HAZARD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

An oth er sleep less night I (Cm7)can’t (Bb)ex plain.

Some bod y said they heard me (Eb)call (Bb)your name.

(Bb)The ra di o won’t let you (Bb)leave (Ab)my mind.

(Bb)I know it’s o ver, but I (Bb)don’t (Ab)know driv why.

sane.

I should ’ve known bet ter

than to fall in love with (Bb)you.

Now (Fm11)love is just a fad ed mem o ry.

Should ’ve known bet ter.

Now I’m a pris ’ner to this (Bb)pain.

And (Gm7)my (Fm9)heart (Bb)still (Fm7)aches (Ab)for (Cm7)you.

Ooh.

I There was no risk that I (Cm7)would (Bb)n’t take,

and not a prom ise that I (Eb)did (Bb)n’t make.

(Bb)The All I asked was that you (Bb)just (Ab)hold on.

(Bb)And now I’m won der ing what (Bb)I (Ab)did driv wrong.

sane.

I should ’ve known bet ter

than to fall in love with (Bb)you.

Now (Fm11)love is just a fad ed mem o ry.

Should ’ve known bet ter.

Now I’m a pris ’ner to this (Bb)pain.

And (Gm7)my (Fm9)heart (Bb)still (Fm7)aches (Ab)for (Cm7)you.

Ooh.

(Fm7)aches (Ab)for you.

gave you all of my (Ab)bod y and soul,

(Ab)nev er be liev ing we (Ab)might lose con trol.

(Ab)I took my hands off the (Ab)wheel.

(Fm7)aches (Ab)for (Ebsus)you.

I should ’ve known bet ter

than to fall in love with (Bb)you.

Now (Fm11)love is just a fad ed mem o ry.

Should ’ve known bet ter.

Now I’m a pris ’ner to this (Bb)pain.

And (Gm7)my (Fm9)heart (Bb)still (Fm7)aches (Ab)for (Ebsus)you.

I should ’ve known bet ter

than to fall in love with (Bb)you.

Now (Fm11)love is just a fad ed mem o ry.

Should ’ve known bet ter.

Now I’m a pris ’ner to this (Bb)pain.

And (Gm7)my (Fm9)heart (Bb)still (Fm7)aches (Ab)for (Cm7)you.

Should've Known Better by Richard Marx

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Should've Known Better”

What key is "Should've Known Better" in?: "Should've Known Better" by Richard Marx is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Should've Known Better" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Should've Known Better" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Should've Known Better"?: This arrangement of "Should've Known Better" uses 15 chords: Ab, Abmaj, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb6, Bbsus4, Cm7, Csus2, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Should've Known Better" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Richard Marx can I play here?: Try "HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS", "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS", "HAZARD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.