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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Should've Known Better" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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About “Should've Known Better”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Should've Known Better" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Should've Known Better" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Should've Known Better" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Should've Known Better" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Should've Known Better"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.