You Got To Me

by Neil Diamond

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Lyrics

(G)Ma ma told me that some ’ry day it would hap pen.

But she nev er said that it ev would hap pen like this.

Pa pa said, “Look out, some girl ’ll catch you nap pin’.

Some lit tle girl will get to you with her kiss.”

(C)You got to (G)me.

You (C)brought me to my (G)knees.

(C)Nev er thought I’d say (G)please,

girl.

(You got to (C)me.) You got to my (D)soul; (You got to (G)me.) you got con trol.

(You got to (C)me.) You got to (D7)me; you got to be (G)mine.

(G)Used to slip through that ev ’ry girl’s hands like wa ter.

But Nev er met one who could ev er tie pen me down.

Straight a said, head and stead y ’ll as Gi bral tar

till you tle brought me tum bl in’ to the ground.

(C)You got to (G)me.

You (C)brought me to my (G)knees.

(C)Nev er thought I’d say (G)please,

girl.

(You got to (C)me.) You got to my (D)soul; (You got to (G)me.) you got con trol.

(You got to (C)me.) You got to (D7)me; you got to be (G)mine.

(Down on your knees;

ba by, say please.

Down on your knees;

ba by, say please.) (C)You got to

(You got to me.) You got to me, girl, (You got to me.) you got to me.

(You got to me.) You got to me, girl, (You got to me.) you got to me.

You Got To Me by Neil Diamond — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Got To Me” by Neil Diamond 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 176 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 Got To Me" 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 Got To Me"?
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.