Something's Gotta Give

· by LeAnn Rimes

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She’s been (G)Jen ny’s got a job, a cat named Jake, but thir ty one can dles on her birth day cake

and next de year.

baby.

She’s (G)Thought by now she’d have a man, cross, and two car seats and a min i van,

but it still (Em7)ain’t (G)here.

She’s been (G)look ing for a Mis ter Right so long, but all ty she found ie, is her Mis ter Wrong—

Hey, that the pends.

baby.

She’s (G)drawn a line that she won’t man, fate; and her and time are a fac ing off.

but it still (Em7)ain’t (G)here.

She says some thing’s (Em7)got ta (G)give.

Yeah, (A)some thing’s got ta give me but ter flies, (Bm)some thing’s got ta make me feel a live.

Yeah, (A)some thing’s got ta give me dreams at night, (Bm)some thing’s got ta make me feel all right.

I don’t (D)know where it is, yeah, but (Asus)some thing’s got ta give.

Some thing’s got ta give.

yeah, but (Asus)some thing’s got ta give.

(D)I swear there’s got (Em)to be a meant to be for me out there.

Some where,

(D)some day I’m gon na find some one, some how, some where.

(D5)Jen ny’s got a job, a cat (Em7)named Jake thir ty one can dles on her birth day cake

(Em7)next (G)year.

She (D5)thought by now she’d have a (Em7)man, two car seats and a min i van.

She says some thing’s (Em7)got ta, (G)some thing’s got ta, some thing’s got ta, (A)some thing’s got ta give me but ter flies, (Bm)some thing’s got ta make me feel a live.

Yeah, (A)some thing’s got ta give me dreams at night, (Bm)some thing’s got ta make me feel all right.

I don’t (D)know where it is, yeah, but (Asus)some thing’s got ta, I don’t (D)know where it is, yeah, but (Asus)some thing’s got ta, I don’t (D)know where it is, yeah, but (Asus)some thing’s got ta give.

Oh, some thing’s got ta give.

Something's Gotta Give by LeAnn Rimes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Something's Gotta Give” by LeAnn Rimes 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 D at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Something's Gotta Give" 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 "Something's Gotta Give"?: 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 "Something's Gotta Give" use?: Just 13 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, D7, Dmaj, Dmaj7, Dpow, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other LeAnn Rimes songs work for kids?: Try "REMEMBER WHEN", "LIGHT THE FIRE WITHIN", "I NEED YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.