You Give Me Something

by James Morrison

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Lyrics

You on ly stay with me in the morn ing.

just You on ly hold tle me when lone I sleep.

And I can I was meant to tread the wa ter,

but now I’ve got ten in too deep.

For ev ’ry piece of me that wants one.

you,

an oth er piece backs else a way.

’Cause (Em7)you

give me some thing that (G)makes me scared al right.

This could be noth ing, but I’m (G7)will ing to give (G7)it a try.

Please give me some thing ’cause (G7)some day I might know

my (C)heart.

You on ly wait ed up for the hours ing.

just to spend a lit tle time a lone with me.

And I can say I’ve nev er brought you flow ers.

but I can’t work out what they mean.

I nev er thought that I’d love some one.

you,

an That was some one else ’s dream.

’Cause (Em7)you

give me some thing that (G)makes me scared al right.

This could be noth ing, but I’m (G7)will ing to give (G7)it a try.

Please give me some thing ’cause (G7)some day I might know

my (C)heart.

thing ’cause (G)some day I might call you (Dm7)from my heart.

But it (Bb)might be a (F)sec ond too (C7)late.

And the (Ebmaj7)words that I could nev er say

gon na (CN.C.)come out an y way,

oh.

’Cause (Em7)you

give me some thing that (G)makes me scared al right.

This could be noth ing, but I’m (G7)will ing to give (G7)it a try.

Please give me some thing.

’Cause (Em7)you

give me some thing that (G)makes me scared al right.

This could be noth ing, but I’m (G7)will ing to give (G7)it a try.

Please give me some thing.

’Cause thing ’cause (G7)some day I might know

my (C)heart,

know my heart, know my heart, know my heart.

You Give Me Something by James Morrison — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Give Me Something” by James Morrison 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 80 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 "You Give Me Something" 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 Give Me Something"?
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.