Is "I Need To Know" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "I Need To Know"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "I Need To Know" use?

Just 3 chords: Am, C, E7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Marc Anthony songs work for kids?

Try "VIVIR MI VIDA", "YOU SANG TO ME", "MY BABY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Need To Know

· by Marc Anthony

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Lyrics

They say a round the way you’ve asked for me.

There’s e ven talk a bout you (Am)want ing me.

I must ad mit that’s what I (E7)want to hear,

but that’s just talk un til you (Am)take me there.

Oh, if it’s true don’t leave me all a (E7)lone out here won tá if you’re ev er gon na (Am)take me there.

Tell me what you’re feel ing ’cause I (E7)need to know.

Girl, you’ve got ta let me know which (Am)way to go ’cause I need (Am)to know.

I need (E7)to know.

Tell me, ba by, girl, ’cause I (Am)need to know.

I need to know.

I need (E7)to know.

Tell me, ba by girl, ’cause I (Am)need to know.

My ev ’ry thought is of this be ing true.

It’s get ting hard er not to (Am)think of you.

Girl, I’m ex act ly where I (E7)wan na be.

The on ly thing’s I need you (Am)here with me.

O, no me de jes so lo con mi (E7)cor a zón que d’ring lo que ci do con es (Am)tá pa sión.

Si que me de se as ne na (E7)dí me lo.

Por que por tu mor es toy mu (Am)rien do yo ’cause Ay dí (Am)me lo.

Ven dí (E7)me lo.

Por que por tu mor es mu (Am)rien do yo.

Ay dí me lo.

Ven dí (E7)me lo.

Por que por tu mor es mu (Am)rien do yo.

’Cause I need (Am)to know.

I need (E7)to know.

Tell me, ba by girl, ’cause I (Am)need to know.

I need to know.

I need (E7)to know.

Tell me, ba by girl, ’cause I (Am)need to know.

If it’s true don’t leave me all a (E7)lone out here won d’ring if you’re ev er gon na (Am)take me there.

Tell me what you’re feel ing ’cause I (E7)need to know.

Girl, you’ve got ta let me know which (Am)way to go ’cause I need (Am)me lo.

Ven dí (E7)me lo.

Por que por tu mor es mu (Am)rien do yo.

Ay dí me lo.

Ven dí (E7)me lo.

Por que por tu mor es mu (Am)rien do yo.

No me de jes so lo con mi (E7)cor a zón Que tá lo que ci do con es (Am)tá pa sión.

Si que me de se as ne na (E7)dí me lo.

Por que por tu mor es toy mu (Am)rien do yo.

’cause Ay dí (CN.C.)to know.

I need to know.

Tell me, ba by girl, ’cause I need to know.

I need (CN.C.)me lo.

Ven dí me lo.

Por que por tu mor es mu rien do yo.

Ay dí need to know.

I Need To Know by Marc Anthony — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Need To Know” by Marc Anthony in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 112 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Need To Know" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Need To Know"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I Need To Know" use?: Just 3 chords: Am, C, E7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Marc Anthony songs work for kids?: Try "VIVIR MI VIDA", "YOU SANG TO ME", "MY BABY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.