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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Should've Known Better" 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Should've Known Better”
- Can I play "Should've Known Better" 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 "Should've Known Better" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Should've Known Better" by Richard Marx played in?
- Should've Known Better is arranged in the key of C 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Should've Known Better"?
- 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. "Should've Known Better" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Should've Known Better"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Should've Known Better" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.