Everybody Needs Somebody To Love

by Wilson Pickett
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Lyrics

Ev er y (D)bod y needs some (D)bod y.

Ev er y (D)bod y needs some (D)bod y to love,

(A)some one to love,

(A)sug ar to kiss,

(A)sweet heart to (E)miss.

And (A)I need (E)(you, (A)you, (D)you) and (A)I need...

(E)(you, (A)you, (D)you) in the morn in’, ba by, (E)(you, (A)you, (D)you) when the sun goes (A)down, you, (D)you,) (A)ain’t no bod y (E)else a round (A)(you, (D)you.)

Some times I feel,

feel a lit tle sad in side.

My ba by mis treat me, I’m (B)go in’ out ta, out ta my mind.

And I need (E)you,

some (A)one to see me through,

to (A)hold my hand,

try to make me un der stand.

I need you in the morn in’.

I (E)need you.

I (E)need you.

I (E)need you.

Everybody Needs Somebody To Love β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" by Wilson Pickett: 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 E, 180 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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What key is "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" by Wilson Pickett played in?
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" 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 "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love"?
"Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" was originally performed by Wilson Pickett. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C, C#m, D, E.
What other songs by Wilson Pickett can I play here?
Try "LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES", "IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR", "In The Midnight Hour". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" by Wilson Pickett. 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 β€” 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 "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.