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Ooh,
ooh, ooh,
oh.
Whoa,
whoa,
whoa,
umm.
Want to but I can’t help it, I love the way it feels.
Just got me stuck be tween my fan ta sy and what is real.
I need it when I want it.
I want it when I don’t.
Tell my self I’ll stop ev ’ry (Fm7)day know in’ that I won’t.
I got a prob lem and I (Bbsus2)don’t know what to do a bout it.
(Cm11)E ven if I did I don’t know if I would quit, but I doubt it.
(Absus2)I’m
(Bbsus2)tak en by the thought of it.
And I know this much is (Absus2)true, ba by, you have be come my ad dic tion.
I’m so strung out on you I can bare ly move
but I like it.
Said, and it’s (Fm7)all be cause of you,
and it’s (Bbsus2)all be cause of you.
Umm, and it’s all be cause of you.
And it’s (Bbsus2)all be cause I nev er (Absus2)get (Bb)e (Fm)nough.
She’s the (Absus2)sweet (Bb)est (Fm)drug, ooh.
Think of it ev ’ry sec ond, I can’t get noth in’ done.
On ly con cern is the next fan time I’m gon’ get me some.
Know I should stay a way from, ’cause it’s no good for me.
I try and try but my ob (Fm7)ses sion won’t let me leave.
I got a prob lem and I (Bbsus2)don’t know what to do a bout it.
(Cm11)E ven if I did I don’t know if I would quit, but I doubt it.
(Absus2)I’m
(Bbsus2)tak en by the thought of it.
And I know this much is (Absus2)true, ba by, you have be come my ad dic tion.
I’m so strung out on you I can bare ly move
but I like it.
Said, and it’s (Fm7)all be cause of you,
and it’s (Bbsus2)all be cause of you.
Umm, and it’s all be cause of you.
And it’s (Bbsus2)all be cause I nev er (Absus2)get (Bb)e (Fm)nough.
She’s the (Absus2)sweet (Bb)est (Fm)drug, ooh.
(Absus2)sweet (Bb)est (Fm)drug,
ooh.
(Dbmaj9)Ain’t no (Cm7)doubt,
(Bmaj9)so strung (Bbm7)out.
(Dbmaj9)Ain’t no (Cm7)doubt,
(Bmaj9)so strung (Bbm7)out
o ver (Amaj7)you,
o ver (G#m7)you,
o ver (Dbmaj9)you.
Ooh,
be cause of you.
And it’s all be cause of you.
Umm,
nev er (Absus2)get (Bb)e (Fm)nough.
She’s the (Absus2)sweet est (Fm)drug.
She’s the (Absus2)sweet est (Cm)drug.
Because Of You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Because Of You" by Ne-Yo: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Because Of You”
- What key is "Because Of You" by Ne-Yo played in?
- Because Of You is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Because Of You"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Because Of You" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Because Of You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Because Of You"?
- "Because Of You" was originally performed by Ne-Yo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Because Of You"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Absus2, Amaj7, Bb, Bbm7, Bbsus2, Bmaj9, C, Cm, +7 more.
- What other songs by Ne-Yo can I play here?
- Try "MAD", "LET ME LOVE YOU", "TIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Because Of You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Because Of You" by Ne-Yo. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Because Of You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Because Of You" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.