Other arrangements of What Do I Know
Pick a learning view.
rev Ain’t got a soap box I can (A)stand ute up on; I God gave me a stage, in’ a gui tar and a (B)song.
My dad dy told me, “Son, made don’t you get in volved (B)in (A)pol i tics, re lig (E)ions, oth (A)er peo ple’s (B)quar rels.”
I’ll paint the pic (A)ture, let (B)me set the (E)scene.
I (E)know when I have chil (A)dren they (B)will know what it (E)means.
And (E)I’ll pass on these things (A)my fam (B)’ly’s (E)giv tin’ en to me.
Just love and un der stand ing, pos (B)i tiv i ty.
(CN.C.)We could (E)change this whole world (B)with (C#m)a pi a no.
(B)Add a (A)bass, some gui tar, (E)grab (A)a beat and (B)a way we go.
I’m just a boy (B)with (C#m)a one man show.
(B)No u (A)ni ver si ty.
(E)No (A)de gree but (B)lord knows ev ’ry bod y’s talk (B)in’ ’bout (C#m)ex po nen tial growth (B)and the (A)stock mar ket crash (E)in’ in (A)their port fo li (B)os, while I’ll be sit tin’ here (B)with (C#m)a song that I wrote.
(B)Sing, (A)love can change the world (E)in a (A)mo ment, (B)but what do I know?
(E)Mmm,
(A)love can change the world (E)in a (A)mo ment (B)but, what do I know?
(E)Mmm,
(A)love can change the world (E)in a (A)mo ment.
The rev o lu tion’s com in’, it’s a (A)min ute a way.
I saw peo me ple march in’ in the streets and to (B)day.
dad You know we are made up of love and hate (B)but (A)both of them are bal (E)anced on (A)a ra zor (B)blade.
rels.”
I’ll paint the pic (A)ture, let (B)me set the (E)scene.
I (E)know I’m all for peo (A)ple fol (B)low in’ what their (E)dreams.
Just (E)re re mem ber life (A)is more (B)than (E)fit tin’ in your jeans.
It’s love and un der stand ing, pos (B)i tiv i ty.
(CN.C.)We could (E)change this whole world (B)with (C#m)a pi a no.
(B)Add a (A)bass, some gui tar, (E)grab (A)a beat and (B)a way we go.
I’m just a boy (B)with (C#m)a one man show.
(B)No u (A)ni ver si ty.
(E)No (A)de gree but (B)lord knows ev ’ry bod y’s talk (B)in’ ’bout (C#m)ex po nen tial growth (B)and the (A)stock mar ket crash (E)in’ in (A)their port fo li (B)os, while I’ll be sit tin’ here (B)with (C#m)a song that I wrote.
(B)Sing, (A)love can change the world (E)in a (A)mo ment, (B)but what do I know?
(E)Mmm,
(A)love can change the world (E)in a (A)mo ment (B)but, what do I know?
(E)Mmm,
(A)love can change the world (E)in a (A)mo ment.
The ment.
I’ll paint the pic (A)ture, let (B)me set the (E)scene.
You (E)know the fu ture’s in (A)the hands (B)of you and (E)me.
So (E)let’s all get to geth (A)er, we (B)can all be (E)free.
Spread (E)love and un der stand ing, pos i tiv i ty.
We could ment, (CN.C.)but what do I know?
What Do I Know — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What Do I Know" by Ed Sheeran: 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 E, 110 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 “What Do I Know”
- What key is "What Do I Know" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- What Do I Know is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Do I Know"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Do I Know" 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 "What Do I Know"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What Do I Know"?
- "What Do I Know" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
- Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "What Do I Know" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Do I Know" by Ed Sheeran. 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 "What Do I Know" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "What Do I Know" 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.