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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Be Without You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Be Without You"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Be Without You". Key of G, 75 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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