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How to Play "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown on Piano

James Brown · Shared by Anne · 35 bars

  • D major
  • 4/4
  • 142 BPM
  • Beginner
  • Piano solo
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0 / 8 parts learned

  1. Chorus
  2. Verse
  3. 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

    D major

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

    About this scale
    Warm up, 1 min

  2. The chord loop

    D7, A7, G7 · I7, V7, IV7

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

    D7: D, F#, A
    A7: A, C#, E
    G7: G, B, D
    Warm up, 1 min

  3. A left hand that fits

    Engine 8ths

    Root bass · 8ths · Intermediate

    The lowest note on every eighth: the engine of rock.

    About this pattern
    Warm up, 1 min
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The song's recipe

Songs with the same left hand

Chorus, part 1 · bars 1 to 5

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

D major

2 sharps: F#, C#

DEF#GABC#

The D major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 142 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 4 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

Left hand

Bass notes

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

Range D2 to F4Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

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

Range C4 to E5Part by part

How to practice "I Got You (I Feel Good)"

Learn "I Got You (I Feel Good)" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 8 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. 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.

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  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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "I Got You (I Feel Good)" on the piano?

Learn "I Got You (I Feel Good)" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 8 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. 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 "I Got You (I Feel Good)" in?

"I Got You (I Feel Good)" is in D major, which has 2 sharps: F# and C#. The D major scale is D, E, F#, G, A, B and C#.

The D major scale

What are the chords in "I Got You (I Feel Good)"?

The sheet music uses 4 chords: D7, G7, A7 and D9.

What does the left hand play in "I Got You (I Feel Good)"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, fewer than one a beat, from D2 to F4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "I Got You (I Feel Good)"?

"I Got You (I Feel Good)" plays at 142 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 "I Got You (I Feel Good)" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Beginner. The right hand goes from C4 up to E5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

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 "I Got You (I Feel Good)"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

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