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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Should've Known Better" by Richard Marx in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Should've Known Better" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Should've Known Better" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Should've Known Better"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Should've Known Better" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Should've Known Better"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Should've Known Better" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.