Be Without You

by Mary J. Blige
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I wan na be with you, got ta be (Bbmaj7)with you, need to be with you.

Oh,

oh, I wan na be with you, got ta be (Gm9)with you, need to be with you.

Oh,

oh, (Dm)ooh,

oh,

oh, (Dm)ooh.

(A7)Chem is try was (CN.C.)cra zy from the get go.

Nei ther one of us knew why.

We did n’t deal noth in’ o ver night ’cause a love like this takes some time.

Peo ple swore it (Dm)off as a phase, said we can’t see that.

Now (C)from top to bot tom they see that we did that.

(Dm)Yes, it’s so true that, (Gm9)yes, we been through it.

(C)Yes, but we got real shit.

(A7)Yes, see ba by, we been (Dm)too strong for too long (Bbmaj7)and I can’t be with out you, ba by.

And I’ll be wait in’ (Dm)up un til you get home (Gm9)’cause I can’t sleep with out you, ba by.

An y bod y (Dm)who’s ev er loved ya know just what I feel.

(C)Too hard to fake it.

(Am7)Noth in’ can re place it.

(Dm)Call the ra di o if you just can’t be with out your ba by.

I got a ques tion for (Bbmaj7)ya, see I al read y know the (C)an swer.

Still I wan na ask you, would you (Dm)lie?

No.

Make me (Gm9)cry?

No.

Do some (C)thin’ be hind my back and then try cov er it up?

Well, (Dm)nei ther would I,

ba by.

My love is (Am7)on ly ev ’ry love.

(Dm)Yes, I’ll be faith ful.

(Gm9)Yes, love for real.

(C)Yes, and with us you’ll al ways know the deal.

We been See this is real talk, I’m ’a (Am7)al ways stay

no mat ter (Am7)what.

Through the (Gm7)bad, thick and thin, right or wrong.

All (Am7)day ev ’ry day.

Now, if you’re (Dm)down on (CN.C.)love or don’t be lieve this ain’t for you.

No, this ain’t for you.

you got it deep in your heart, and deep down you know that it’s true, Come on, come on, on.

well, let me see ya’ put your (Dm)hands up, hands up.

(Bbmaj7)Fel las, tell your la dy she’s the (C)one.

Oh, put your (Dm)hands up, hands up.

(Gm9)La dies, let him know he’s got your (A7)love.

Look him right in his eyes and tell him.

We been (Dm)too strong for too long (Bbmaj7)and I can’t be with out you, ba by.

And I’ll be wait in’ (Dm)up un til you get home (Gm9)’cause I can’t sleep with out you, ba by.

An y bod y (Dm)who’s ev er loved ya know just what I feel.

(C)Too hard to fake it.

(Am7)Noth in’ can re place it.

(Dm)Call the ra di o if you just can’t be with out your ba by.

I wan na be with you, got ta be (Bbmaj7)with you, need to be with you.

I wan na be with you, got ta be (Gm9)with you, need to be with you.

I wan na be with you, got ta be (Bbmaj7)with you, need to be with you.

I wan na be with you, got ta be (Gm9)with you, need to be with you.

Be Without You — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Be Without You" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 75 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Be Without You

Why does "Be Without You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Be Without You".
What key is "Be Without You" by Mary J. Blige played in?
Be Without You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be Without You"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be Without You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Be Without You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be Without You"?
"Be Without You" was originally performed by Mary J. Blige. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Be Without You"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, Am7, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, Em7, Gm7, Gm9.
What other songs by Mary J. Blige can I play here?
Try "MY LIFE '06", "FAMILY AFFAIR", "JUST FINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Be Without You"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Be Without You".
Can I see all the notes in "Be Without You"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 75 BPM.

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