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What do you (Csus2)mean?
Oh, oh.
When you (D5)nod your head yes, but you (Csus2)wan na say no, what do you mean?
Hey, yeah.
When you don’t (D5)want me to move, but you (Csus2)tell me to go, what do you mean?
(Em)Oh, what do you (D5)mean?
Said you’re (Csus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?
Oh, oh, (Em)oh, what do you (D5)mean?
Bet ter (Csus2)make up your mind, what do you (Csus2)mean?
(G5)You’re so in (Em)de ci sive what I’m (D5)say in’,
try’n’ to catch the beat, make up your heart.
You (G5)Don’t know if (Em)you’re hap py or com (D5)plain in’,
don’t (Csus2)want for us to end, where do I start?
First you wan na go to the (Em)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 (Em)down and then be tween.
Oh, I real ly (Csus2)wan na know, what do you (Csus2)mean?
Oh, oh.
When you (D5)nod your head yes, but you (Csus2)wan na say no, what do you mean?
Hey, yeah.
When you don’t (D5)want me to move, but you (Csus2)tell me to go, what do you mean?
(Em)Oh, what do you (D5)mean?
Said you’re (Csus2)run nin’ out of time, what do you mean?
Oh, oh, (Em)oh, what do you (D5)mean?
Bet ter (Csus2)make up your mind, what do you (Csus2)mean?
(G5)You’re ov er (Em)pro tect ive when I’m (D5)leav ing,
try’n’ to com pro mise, but I can’t win.
You (G5)wan na make (Em)a point, but you keep (D5)preach in’,
you (Csus2)had me from the start, won’t let this end.
First you wan na go to the (Em)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 (Em)down and then be tween.
Oh, I real ly (Csus2)wan na know, what do you (Csus2)wan na know, what do you (CN.C.)mean?
What Do You Mean? — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “What Do You Mean?”
- Can I learn "What Do You Mean?" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "What Do You Mean?" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
- What key is "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber played in?
- What Do You Mean? is arranged in the key of G 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 5 chords: B, Csus2, Dpow, Em, Gpow.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "What Do You Mean?"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "What Do You Mean?" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "What Do You Mean?"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "What Do You Mean?" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.