I Want You Back

by The Jackson 5

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Lyrics

(G)When I had you to my self, I (C)did n’t want you a round.

Those (Em7)pret ty (G)fac es (Cmaj7)al ways (G)made you (Am7)stand out (D7)in a (G)crowd.

Then some one picked you from the bunch, one (C)glance was all it took.

(Em7)Now it’s (G)much too (Cmaj7)late for (G)me to (Am7)take a (D7)sec ond (G)look.

Let me tell you now.

Oh, ba by, give me one more (D7)chance more chance to show you that I love you.

(Em)Won’t (G)you (Cmaj7)please (G)let (Am7)me

(D7)back in your (G)heart.

Oh, dar ling, I was blind to (D7)let you go,

but (Em)now (G)since (Cmaj7)I (G)see (Am7)you (D7)in his (G)arms, I want you back.

Oh, I (D7)do (G6)now.

I want you back, ooh, ooh, (D7)ba (G)by, I want you back.

Yeah, yeah, (D7)yeah, I want you back.

Hey, hey, now, now.

(G)Try ing to live with out your love (C)is one long sleep less night.

Those (Em7)Let me (G)show you (Cmaj7)girl, ways (G)made that (Am7)I know (D7)wrong from (G)right.

Then Ev ’ry street you walk on, I leave (C)tear stains on the ground,

(Em7)fol low (G)ing the (Cmaj7)girl I (G)did n’t (Am7)e ven (D7)want a (G)round.

Let me tell you now.

Oh, ba by, all I need is (D7)one more chance to show you that I love you.

(Em)Won’t (G)you (Cmaj7)please (G)let (Am7)me

(D7)back in your (G)heart.

Oh, dar ling, I was blind to (D7)let you go,

but (Em)now (G)since (Cmaj7)I (G)see (Am7)you (D7)in his (G)arms, I want you back.

Oh, I (D7)do (G6)now.

I want you back, ooh, ooh, (D7)ba (G)by, I want you back.

Yeah, yeah, (D7)yeah, I want you back.

Hey, hey, now, now.

(Em)now (G)since (Cmaj7)I (G)see you (D)in his arms.

Oh, (G)oh.

Oh,

just one more (C)chance to (Am7)show you that I (D7)love you, (Em)ba by, (C)ba by, (Am)ba by.

For get what (D7)hap pened (G)then.

Let me live a (G)gain.

Oh, ba by, I was blind to (C6)let you go,

’cause (Em)now (G)since (C)I (G)see (Am7)you (D7)in his (G)arms,

spare me of this cost.

Give back what I lost.

Oh, just one more (C)chance to (Am7)show you that I (D7)love you, (Em)ba by, (C)ba by, (Am)ba by.

I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5 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 G at 100 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 Want You Back" 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 Want You Back"?
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.
What other The Jackson 5 songs work for kids?
Try "I WANT YOU BACK/ABC/ THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "MAYBE TOMORROW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.