I don’t want you to do
to be no slave,
I don’t want you
to work all day.
But I want you
to be true, do and I just wan na make love to you.
Love to you
ooh ooh
love to you.
All I want you to do
is wash your clothes,
I don’t want to
keep you in doors.
There is no thing
for you to do but keep me mak na ing love to you.
Love to you
ooh ooh
love to you.
And I can (Eb7)tell by the way (Ab)you walk that walk, and I can hear by the way you talk that talk, and I can know by the way you treat your girl that I could (F7)give you all the lov in’ in the whole wide world.
All I want you to do
is cook your bread,
just to make sure
you’re you well fed.
I don’t want you
sad and blue do and I just wan na make love to you.
Love to you
ooh ooh
love to you.
And I can (Eb7)tell by the way (Ab)you walk that walk, and I can hear by the way you talk that talk, and I can know by the way you treat your girl that I could (F7)give you all the lov in’ in the whole wide world.
I Just Wanna Make Love To You — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" by Etta James: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 160 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “I Just Wanna Make Love To You”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" by Etta James in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 160 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 Just Wanna Make Love To You" 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 Just Wanna Make Love To You"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Just Wanna Make Love To You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" 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 Just Wanna Make Love To You"?
- 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 Just Wanna Make Love To You"?
- "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" was originally performed by Etta James. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Etta James are available?
- Other accompaniments by Etta James: "At Last", "I'd Rather Go Blind". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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