It Had To Be You

· by Isham Jones

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(G)Why do (Gmaj7)I do (G7)just as you say?

(C6)Why must (Cm6)I just (G)give you your (Em7)way?

(A7)Why do I sigh?

Why don’t I (D6)try to for (G)get?

It (D7)must (F#)have (G)been that (Gmaj7)some thing (G7)lov ers call fate;

(C6)kept on (Cm6)say ing (G)I had to (Em7)wait.

(A7)I saw it all,

just could n’t fall till we (D)met.

(CN.C.)It had to be you,

it had to be you.

I wan dered a round and fi nal ly found the some bod y who

could make me be true,

could (D#dim7)make me be blue,

and e ven be glad,

just to be sad,

think ing of you.

Some (D)oth ers I’ve seen

might nev er be mean,

might nev er be cross or try to be boss, but they would n’t do.

For (Em)no bod y else

(Am)gave me a thrill.

(D)With all your faults,

(B7)I love you still.

It (Bbdim7)had to be you,

(Bbdim7)won der ful you,

(D6)had to be you.

(G)Seems like (Gmaj7)dreams like (G7)I al ways had

(C6)could be, (Cm6)should be, (G)mak ing me (Em7)glad.

(A7)Why am I blue?

It’s up to (D6)you to ex (G)plain.

I’m (D7)think (F#)ing (G)may be, (Gmaj7)ba by, (G7)I’ll go a way.

(C6)Some day, (Cm6)some way, (G)you’ll come and (Em7)say,

(A7)“It’s you I need,”

and you’ll be plead ing in (D)vain.

(CN.C.)It had to be you,

it had to be you.

I wan dered a round and fi nal ly found the some bod y who

could make me be true,

could (D#dim7)make me be blue,

and e ven be glad,

just to be sad,

think ing of you.

Some (D)oth ers I’ve seen

might nev er be mean,

might nev er be cross or try to be boss, but they would n’t do.

For (Em)no bod y else

(Am)gave me a thrill.

(D)With all your faults,

(B7)I love you still.

It (Bbdim7)had to be you,

(Bbdim7)won der ful you,

(D6)had to be you.

It (D)had to be

It Had To Be You by Isham Jones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Had To Be You” by Isham Jones 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 108 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 "It Had To Be You" 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 "It Had To Be You"?: 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 Isham Jones songs work for kids?: Try "There Is No Greater Love". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.