What Do You Mean?

by Justin Bieber
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Lyrics

What do you (Dbsus2)mean?

Oh, oh.

When you (Eb5)nod your head yes, but you (Dbsus2)wan na say no, what do you mean?

Hey, yeah.

When you don’t (Eb5)want me to move, but you (Dbsus2)tell me to go, what do you mean?

(Fm)Oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?

Said you’re (Dbsus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?

Oh, oh, (Fm)oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?

Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?

You’re so in (Fm)de ci sive I’m say in’,

try’n’ to catch the beat, make up your heart.

Don’t know if (Fm)you’re hap py or com plain in’,

don’t (Dbsus2)want for us to end, where do I (Dbsus2)start?

First you wan na go to the (Fm)left and you wan na turn right, wan na ar gue all day, mak in’ love all night.

First you’re up then you’re (Fm)down and then be tween.

Oh, I real ly (Dbsus2)wan na know, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?

Oh, oh.

When you (Eb5)nod your head yes, but you (Dbsus2)wan na say no, what do you mean?

Hey, yeah.

When you don’t (Eb5)want me to move, but you (Dbsus2)tell me to go, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?

(Fm)Oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?

Said we’re (Dbsus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?

Oh, oh, (Fm)oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?

Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?

(Ab5)You’re o ver pro (Fm)tec tive when I’m leav ing,

(Dbsus2)try’n’ to com pro mise, but I can’t win.

You wan na make a (Fm)point, but you keep preach in’,

you (Dbsus2)had me from the start, won’t let this (Dbsus2)mean?

(Fm)Oh, what do you mean?

Said we’re (Dbsus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?

Oh, oh, (Fm)oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?

Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?

Oh, oh.

When you (Eb5)nod your head yes, but you (Dbsus2)wan na say no, what do you mean?

Hey, yeah.

When you don’t (Eb5)want me to move, but you (Dbsus2)tell me to go, what do you (Dbsus2)mean?

(Fm)Oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?

Said we’re (Dbsus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?

Oh, oh, (Fm)oh, what do you (Eb5)mean?

Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind, what do you (CN.C.)mean?

What Do You Mean? — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Db, 126 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “What Do You Mean?

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "What Do You Mean?" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "What Do You Mean?".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber in?
The backing track is in Db at 126 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "What Do You Mean?" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "What Do You Mean?"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What Do You Mean?", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "What Do You Mean?" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "What Do You Mean?"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "What Do You Mean?"?
"What Do You Mean?" was originally performed by Justin Bieber. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Justin Bieber are available?
Other accompaniments by Justin Bieber: "Boyfriend", "Change Me", "Purpose". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "What Do You Mean?" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "What Do You Mean?" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Db, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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