Gotta Be You

by One Direction
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Lyrics

Girl, I (G)see it in your eyes, you’re (Am7)dis ap point ed; I’m the fool ish one that (D7)you a noint ed (G)with your heart.

I (Am7)tore it a part.

And, girl, what a (G)mess I made up (Am7)on your in no cence.

No wom an in the (D7)world de serves this; but (G)here I am, (Am7)ask ing you for (Am7)one more chance.

Can we fall

one more time?

Stop the tape

and re wind?

Oh, and if you (G)walk a way I know I’ll fade, ’cause there is (G)no bod y else.

It’s (D7)got ta be you,

on ly you.

It’s (D7)got to be you,

on ly you.

Gotta Be You — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Gotta Be You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 84 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Gotta Be You”

Can I play "Gotta Be You" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Gotta Be You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Gotta Be You" by One Direction played in?
Gotta Be 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 "Gotta Be You"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Gotta Be You" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Gotta Be You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Gotta Be You"?
"Gotta Be You" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Gotta Be You"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Gotta Be You" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Gotta Be You"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Gotta Be You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.