Should've Known Better

by Richard Marx
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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.

me in 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.

me in 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.

I 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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Should've Known Better" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 120 BPM.

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About “Should've Known Better”

What key is "Should've Known Better" by Richard Marx played in?
Should've Known Better is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Should've Known Better"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Should've Known Better" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Should've Known Better"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Should've Known Better"?
"Should've Known Better" was originally performed by Richard Marx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Should've Known Better"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Abmaj, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb6, Bbsus4, Cm7, Csus2, +7 more.
What other songs by Richard Marx can I play here?
Try "HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS", "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS", "HAZARD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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