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What do you (CN.C.)mean,
oh, oh, when you nod your head yes, but you wan na say no?
What do you mean,
hey, yeah, when you don’t want me to move, but you tell me to go?
What do you (Dbsus2)mean?
(Fm7)Oh, what do you (Eb)mean?
Said you’re (Dbsus2)run ning out of time; what do you mean?
Oh, oh, (Fm7)oh, what do you (Eb)mean?
Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind; what do you (Dbsus2)mean?
You’re so in de (Fm7)ci sive what I’m say ing.
Try’n’ to catch the beat, make up your heart.
You Don’t know if you’re (Fm7)hap py or com plain ing.
Don’t (Dbsus2)want for us to end.
Where do I start?
First you wan na go to the (Fm7)left, then you wan na turn right;
wan na ar gue all day, mak in’ love all night.
First you’re up, then you’re (Fm7)down and in be tween.
Oh, I real ly (Dbsus2)wan na know, what do you (Dbsus2)mean,
oh, oh, when you (Eb)nod your head yes, but you (Dbsus2)wan na say no?
What do you mean,
hey, yeah, when you don’t (Eb)want me to move, but you (Dbsus2)tell me to go?
What do you mean?
(Fm7)Oh, what do you (Ebsus)mean?
Said you’re (Dbsus2)run ning out of time; what do you mean?
Oh, oh, (Fm7)oh, what do you (Ebsus)mean?
Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind; what do you (Dbsus2)mean?
You’re o ver pro (Fm7)tec tive when I’m leav ing.
Try’n’ to com pro mise, but I can’t win.
You wan na make a (Fm7)point, but you keep preach ing.
You (Dbsus2)had me from the start; won’t let this end.
First you wan na go to the (Fm7)left, then you wan na turn right;
wan na ar gue all day, mak in’ love all night.
First you’re up, then you’re (Fm7)down and in be tween.
Oh, I real ly (Dbsus2)wan na know, what do you (Dbsus2)mean,
oh, oh, when you (Eb)nod your head yes, but you (Dbsus2)wan na say no?
What do you mean,
hey, yeah, when you don’t (Eb)want me to move, but you (Dbsus2)tell me to go?
What do you mean?
(Fm7)Oh, what do you (Ebsus)mean?
Said you’re (Dbsus2)run ning out of time; what do you mean?
Oh, oh, (Fm7)oh, what do you (Ebsus)mean?
Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind; what do you (Dbsus2)make up your mind; what do you (Dbsus2)tell me to go?
What do you mean?
(Fm7)Oh, what do you (Eb)mean?
Said you’re (Dbsus2)run ning out of time; what do you mean?
Oh, oh, (Fm7)oh, what do you (Eb)mean?
Bet ter (Dbsus2)make up your mind; what do you (CN.C.)mean?
What Do You Mean? — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"What Do You Mean?" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Db, 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 “What Do You Mean?”
- Why does "What Do You Mean?" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "What Do You Mean?".
- What key is "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber played in?
- What Do You Mean? is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Do You Mean?"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Do You Mean?" 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 You Mean?"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What Do You Mean?"?
- "What Do You Mean?" was originally performed by Justin Bieber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What Do You Mean?"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Abpow, C, Dbsus2, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm7.
- What other songs by Justin Bieber can I play here?
- Try "FALL", "DIE IN YOUR ARMS", "U SMILE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "What Do You Mean?"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "What Do You Mean?".
- Can I see all the notes in "What Do You Mean?"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Db at 120 BPM.
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