What'll I Do

by Irving Berlin
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Lyrics

What ’ll I (C)do when (Fm6)you are (C)far a (Bb7)way and (C)I am (G7)blue, what ’ll I do?

What ’ll I (C)do when (Fm6)I am (C)won d’ring (Bb7)who is (C)kiss ing (G7)you, what ’ll I do?

What ’ll I (F)do with (Dm)just a (F)pho to (Fm6)graph to (C)tell my (A7)trou bles (D7)to?

When I’m a (C)lone with (Fm6)on ly (C)dreams of (Bb7)you that (C)won’t come (G7)true, what ’ll I do?

What ’ll I (C)do when (Fm6)you are (C)far a (Bb7)way and (C)I am (G7)blue, what ’ll I do?

What ’ll I (C)do when (Fm6)I am (C)won d’ring (Bb7)who is (C)kiss ing (G7)you, what ’ll I do?

What ’ll I (F)do with (Dm)just a (F)pho to (Fm6)graph to (C)tell my (A7)trou bles (D7)to?

When I’m a (C)lone with (Fm6)on ly (C)dreams of (Bb7)you that (C)won’t come (G7)true, what ’ll I do?

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What'll I Do — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"What'll I Do" 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 C, 132 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “What'll I Do”

Why does "What'll I Do" 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'll I Do".
What key is "What'll I Do" by Irving Berlin played in?
What'll I Do is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What'll I Do"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What'll I Do" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "What'll I Do"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What'll I Do"?
"What'll I Do" was originally performed by Irving Berlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?
Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "What'll I Do"?
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'll I Do".
Can I see all the notes in "What'll I Do"?
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 C at 132 BPM.