You And I

by Rick James

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(F13sus)Doo, doo, doo, (F7)doot, doo.

(F13sus)Doo, doo, doo, (F7)doot, doo.

(F7)Aw,

(D7sus)ow!

(D7sus)ow!

(D7sus)You and I,

we fit to geth er like a (D7sus)glove on hand.

That’s right.

(D7sus)Don’t you know me,

that I would glad ly take you (D7sus)an y where

you (G7)want ed to go.

(D7sus)You and me,

we are as close as three part (D7sus)har mon y.

Would n’t (G7)you a gree?

And (D7sus)if by chance

our ro mance end ed, it would (D7sus)sure ly be hope it’s the (G7)end of me.

Some peo ple might say I’m in (G7)fat u at ed.

I don’t care, ’cause they (C#)real ly don’t know.

They’ll nev er see or hear the (G7)things I do.

So far as I’m con cerned, they (C#)all can go to (D7sus)hell.

(D7sus)Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (G7)whoa, whoa, ooh, ba by, yeah.

(Doo, doo.) Now (G7)sing it, sug ar.

(Doot, doot, doo.) Doo, (D7sus)doot, doot, doo.

(Doo, doo.) Just (G7)sing it, ba by.

(Doot, doot, doo.) (D7sus)You and I,

will be to geth er ’til the (D7sus)six is nine.

That’s right.

(D7sus)When you need me,

I nev er hes i tate I (D7sus)al ways come.

It’s (G7)so much to fun.

(D7sus)You and I,

al though we’re poor, our love has (D7sus)great er wealth than n’t (G7)Hughes him self.

And (D7sus)if by chance

there is an af ter life would (D7sus)when we die, hope it’s with (G7)you and I.

Some peo ple might say I’m in (G7)fat u at ed.

I don’t care, ’cause they (C#)real ly don’t know.

They’ll nev er see or hear the (G7)things I do.

So far as I’m con cerned, they (C#)all can go to (D7sus)hell.

(D7sus)Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (G7)whoa, whoa, ooh, ba by, yeah.

(Doo, doo.) Now (G7)sing it, sug ar.

(Doot, doot, doo.) Doo, (D7sus)doot, doot, doo.

(Doo, doo.) Just (G7)sing it, ba by.

(Doot, doot, doo.) (D7sus)Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (G7)whoa, ooh, ba by, (D7sus)sing it, sug ar.

(Doo, doo.) Come (G7)on and sing it.

(Doot, doot, doo.) Doot, (D7sus)doo, doot, dee.

(Doo, doo.) Yeah.

(Doot, doot, doo.) (D7sus)Sing it, sug ar.

(Doo, doo.) Doot, (G7)doo, doot, ba by.

(Doot, doot, doo.) Can you (D7sus)take it ba by?

(Doo, doo.) Yeah.

(Doot, doot, doo.) (D7sus)You and I,

(G7)you and me,

gon’ (D7sus)be to geth er e (G7)ter nal ly, well.

(D7sus)You and I,

(G7)you and me,

gon’ (D7sus)be to geth er e (G7)ter nal ly, well.

(G7)ter nal ly, yeah, ba by.

(D7sus)Yeah, yeah, yeah,

(G7)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

(D7sus)C’mon girl.

Woo, ba by (G7)you and I, you and me.

(G7)(Ev ’ry bod y on the funk.) (D7sus)Ev ’ry bod y dance your on the funk.

(Dance on the funk.) (D7sus)Ev ’ry bod y dance your on the funk.

(Got ta shake it on down.) (D7sus)Ev ’ry bod y dance your on the funk.

(Down, down, the down.) (D7sus)Ev ’ry bod y dance your on the funk.

(Come on shake it on down.) (D7sus)Dance and shout,

(G7)turn your self on (D7sus)out.

(D7sus)Dance and shout,

(G7)turn your self on (D7sus)out.

We’re gon na (D7sus)leave this groove

so (G7)you can move on the funk.

(D7sus)(Ev ’ry bod y dance on the funk.)

We’re gon na (D7sus)leave this groove

so (G7)you can move on the funk.

(D7sus)(Ev ’ry bod y dance on the funk.)

We’re gon na

Sing it, peo ple.

(D7sus)(Dance.) Doot, doot, doo, doo, doot, (G7)doo, doo, doo, doot.

(D7sus)(Dance.) Doot, doot, doo, doo, doot, (G7)doot.

(D7sus)(Dance.) Doot, doot, doo, doo, doot, (G7)doo, doo, doo, doot.

(D7sus)(Dance.) Doot, doot, doo, doo, doot, (G7)doot.

You And I by Rick James — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You And I by Rick James 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 Bb 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 "You And I" 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 "You And I"?
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.