I Got You (I Feel Good)

by James Brown
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Whoa!

I feel good.

I knew that I would now.

I feel good.

I knew that I would now.

So good,

so good, I got you.

Whoa!

I feel nice.

Like sug ar and spice.

now.

I feel nice.

Like sug ar and spice.

now.

So nice,

so nice, I got you.

Whoa!

I feel nice.

When I (G7)hold you in my arms,

I (D7)know that I can do no wrong.

And (G7)when I hold you in my arms, my (A7)love won’t do you no harm.

And I feel

nice.

Like sug ar and spice.

I feel nice.

Like sug ar and spice.

So nice,

so nice, I got you.

When I (G7)hold you in my arms,

I (D7)know that I can do no wrong.

And (G7)when I hold you in my arms, my (A7)love can’t do me no harm.

And I feel

nice.

Like sug ar and spice.

I feel nice.

Like sug ar and spice.

So nice,

so nice, I got you.

Whoa!

I feel good.

So good,

so good, ’cause I got you.

So good,

so good, ’cause I got you.

Hey!

I Got You (I Feel Good) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key D, 140 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “I Got You (I Feel Good)

What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown in?
The backing track is in D at 140 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "I Got You (I Feel Good)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "I Got You (I Feel Good)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Got You (I Feel Good)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Got You (I Feel Good)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "I Got You (I Feel Good)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Got You (I Feel Good)"?
"I Got You (I Feel Good)" was originally performed by James Brown. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by James Brown are available?
Other accompaniments by James Brown: "Night Train". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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