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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? — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber: 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 Ab, 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?”
- What key is "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber played in?
- What Do You Mean? is arranged in the key of Ab 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 there a karaoke version of "What Do You Mean?" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber. 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 You Mean?" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 You Mean?" 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.