How to Play the Piano Accompaniment of "All I Ever Need Is You" by Sonny & Cher

Sonny & Cher · Shared by Joseph · 42 bars

  • G major
  • 4/4
  • 100 BPM
  • Medium
  • Piano accompaniment

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0 / 11 parts learned

  1. Intro
  2. Verse 1
  3. Verse 2
  4. Verse 3
  5. Chorus 2
  6. Verse 4
  7. Whole song
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What this song uses

Short warm-ups in the song's own key and chords. About a minute each, and you can skip them.

  1. The key

    G major

    Five-finger position on G, then the G major scale with both hands.

    About this scale
  2. The chord loop

    G, B7, Em, G7 · I, III7, vi, I7

    The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.

    G: G, B, D
    B7: B, Eb, F#
    Em: E, G, B
    G7: G, B, D
  3. The left hand

    Hop-back bounce

    Broken chord 8-5-8-8 · Beginner

    High, low, then back up to stay: a simple, sturdy bounce.

Intro · bars 1 to 2

Up next
  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

G major

1 sharp: F#

GABCDEF#

The G major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 100 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 11 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Left hand

Bass notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range G1 to E3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly chords and notes together, about one a beat. The singer's tune is not played.

Range F3 to G5Part by part

How to practice "All I Ever Need Is You"

Learn the piano accompaniment of "All I Ever Need Is You" one part at a time, with its real notes. The practice splits it into 11 parts of a few bars, the bars where the singer rests included. Each part has three steps: the piano's right hand, its left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. The singer's melody is not played: turn it on in the settings to hear the tune while you practice. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereUpper staff

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.

    Open this step
  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

    Open this step
  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

    Open this step
  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn the piano accompaniment of "All I Ever Need Is You"?

Learn the piano accompaniment of "All I Ever Need Is You" one part at a time, with its real notes. The practice splits it into 11 parts of a few bars, the bars where the singer rests included. Each part has three steps: the piano's right hand, its left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. The singer's melody is not played: turn it on in the settings to hear the tune while you practice. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "All I Ever Need Is You" in?

"All I Ever Need Is You" is in G major, which has 1 sharp: F#. The G major scale is G, A, B, C, D, E and F#.

The G major scale

What are the chords in "All I Ever Need Is You"?

The sheet music uses 11 chords: G, B7, Em, G7, C, A7, Am7, A9, D7, D and Bm.

What does the left hand play in "All I Ever Need Is You"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat, from G1 to E3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "All I Ever Need Is You"?

"All I Ever Need Is You" plays at 100 BPM in 4/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "All I Ever Need Is You" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The right hand goes from F3 up to G5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

Can I hear the melody while I practice?

Yes. In the practice settings, turn on Melody: the singer's tune plays softly with every step, so you hear where the song goes while your hands play the accompaniment.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "All I Ever Need Is You"?

Play the accompaniment free in the player, with the melody on or off, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF