Lyrics
As long as (F)he
needs
me,
oh, yes he does
need (Gm)me,
in spite of what
(Gm(#5))you (C7)see,
I’m sure that (C7sus4)he
(C7)needs (F)me.
Who else would love him still,
when they’ve been used (Fdim)so (Gm)ill?
He knows I (Gm)al
(Gm(#5))ways (C7)will,
as long as (C7sus4)he
needs (F)me.
I miss him (F#dim7)so
much
when (C7)he is (F)gone.
But when he’s (Am7)near
(Dm7)me
I don’t let (C7sus2)on.
(N.C.)The way I (F)feel
in side,
the love I have
to
(C7sus4)hide,
the hell!
I’ve (Gm7)got
my
(Dm7)pride,
as long as (Bb6)he
(C9sus4)needs
(F)me.
As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!) by Lionel Bart
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)" in?
- "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)" by Lionel Bart is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "As Long As He Needs Me (From Oliver!)" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Lionel Bart can I play here?
- Try "Consider Yourself (from Oliver!)", "As Long As He Needs Me", "As Long As He Needs Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.