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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"What Do I Know" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What Do I Know"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "What Do I Know". Key of E, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.