It Had To Be You

by Rod Stewart
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Lyrics

(Amaj7)Why do I do (Em9)just as you (A13)say?

(Dmaj9)Why must (C#7)I just (F#m)give you your (C11)way?

(B7sus4)Why do I (E)sigh?

(Bm)Why don’t I (E7)try to for (Amaj9)get?

It (Amaj9)must have been some thing (A13)lov ers call (A13)fate (D)kept me (C#)say ing (F#m9)I had to (C9)wait.

(B7sus4)I saw them all,

just could n’t (E13)fall till we (Fmaj9)met.

It had to be you,

it had to be (F#7)you;

I wan dered a round

and (F#m7)fin al ly found the (F#m9)some bo dy who

could make me be (Esus4)true,

could (C#)make me be (F#)blue,

and (F#m)ev en be glad

(A)just to be sad

(B9)think ing of (G)you.

Some oth ers I’ve (Amaj9)seen

might nev er (G13)be (F#7)mean,

might nev er be cross or (F#m7)try to be boss, but (F#m9)they would n’t do.

For (Em9)no bo dy else

gave me a thrill;

with all your (C#m7)faults, I love (C#7)you still.

It (D#m7)had to be you,

(B7)won der ful you, it had to (E7)be you.

it had to be (F#7)you;

I wan dered a round

and (F#m7)fin al ly found the (F#m9)some bo dy who

could make me be (Esus4)true,

could (C#)make me be (F#)blue,

and (F#m)ev en be glad

(A)just to be sad

(B9)think ing of (G)you.

Some oth ers I’ve (Amaj9)seen

might nev er (G13)be (F#7)mean,

might nev er be cross or (F#m7)try to be boss, but (F#m9)they would n’t do.

For (Em9)no bo dy else

gave me a thrill;

with all your (C#m7)faults, I love (C#7)you still.

It (D#m7)had to be you,

(B7)won der ful you, it had to (E7)be you.

it (E)had to be you,

it (F#)had to be you,

woah won der ful you.

It had to be you.

It Had To Be You β€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "It Had To Be You" by Rod Stewart in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key A, 110 BPM.

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

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About β€œIt Had To Be You”

Why does the accompaniment for "It Had To Be You" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual β€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "It Had To Be You" by Rod Stewart in?
The backing track is in A at 110 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "It Had To Be You" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "It Had To Be You"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "It Had To Be You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "It Had To Be You" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "It Had To Be You"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "It Had To Be You"?
"It Had To Be You" was originally performed by Rod Stewart. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Rod Stewart are available?
Other accompaniments by Rod Stewart: "As Time Goes By", "For All We Know", "Maggie May". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "It Had To Be You" as a backing track for singing?
Yes β€” this is the piano accompaniment for It Had To Be You by Rod Stewart, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is A; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing β€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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