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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? — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "What Do I Know?" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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?”
- Can I play "What Do I Know?" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "What Do I Know?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 chords are used in "What Do I Know?"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C, C#m, E.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "What Do I Know?"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "What Do I Know?" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "What Do I Know?"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "What Do I Know?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.