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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Gotta Be You" by One Direction in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Gotta Be You" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Gotta Be You" with hands-separate practice in G at 84 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Gotta Be You"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Gotta Be You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Gotta Be You"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Gotta Be You" is in the key of G at 84 BPM.