What key is "What Do You Mean" in?

"What Do You Mean" by Justin Bieber is in the key of Db with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "What Do You Mean" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "What Do You Mean" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "What Do You Mean" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Justin Bieber can I play here?

Try "FALL", "DIE IN YOUR ARMS", "U SMILE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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 by Justin Bieber

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “What Do You Mean”

What key is "What Do You Mean" in?: "What Do You Mean" by Justin Bieber is in the key of Db with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "What Do You Mean" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "What Do You Mean" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "What Do You Mean" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Justin Bieber can I play here?: Try "FALL", "DIE IN YOUR ARMS", "U SMILE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.