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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Should've Known Better" by Richard Marx: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Should've Known Better" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Should've Known Better" by Richard Marx. 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 "Should've Known Better" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Should've Known Better" 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.