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I.
My, my my my.
Oh,
(C9)I
can turn a grey
sky
blue.
I.
You see I can make it rain
when I want it to.
Oh,
I
can build a cas tle (oh no)
from a sin gle grain of sand, yeah.
I.
You see I can make a ship sail,
uh,
on dry land chil dren, yeah.
Un hap py am I
with all the (C7)pow ers that I
pos sess,
yeah.
Girl, you’re the key to my hap pi ness and I can’t get next to you, babe.
(Ooh,
Lord.) Can’t get next to you.
been tryin’ a long time.) Can’t get next to you, (I,
I don’t know what to do, next to you.
ooh.)
Let me say (C9)I.
My, my, my, my my.
Oh,
I.
Oh, Lord.
(C9)I
can fly
like a bird
in the sky.
Oh,
I.
I can buy an y thing
that mon ey can buy.
Oh, I
can turn a riv er
in to a rag in’ fire.
Oh,
I.
And I can live for ev er
if I so de sire, yeah.
Un hap py am I with all the pow ers that I pos sess, yeah,
girl.
’Cause girl, you’re the key ’cause I can’t get next to you, babe.
(Ba by, ba by.) Can’t get next to you.
been tryin’ for such a long Can’t get next to you, babe.
(Ooh...)
Can’t get next to you.
Come on, girl.
(C5)(I.
My,
my, my (C5)my.)
Let me tell you that a (C9)I
can turn back the hands of time.
You bet ter be lieve I can.
Oh,
I,
you see I can make the sea sons change
just by wav in’
my hand.
Let me say I,
I can change an y thing
from old
to new,
girl.
Oh,
I, yeah.
And all the things I wan na do the most,
you see,
I’m un a ble to do, yeah.
Un im por tant
are all these things that I’m tryin’ to do ev ’ry day.
But girl,
you see I
can’t get next to you babe.
try in’ a long time.) Can’t get next to you.
some bod y ought to help me.) Can’t get next to you, babe.
let me, let me go.) Can’t get next to you.
woo!
let me!) (C9)I,
Lord, I been work in’ on it ba by.
I been think in’ a bout it.
Oh,
I.
You see I been tryin’ to call you all day long,
but you see, I don’t have your phone num ber, hon ey,
I,
I been, I been think in’ ’bout you, ba by some thin’ aw ful.
You see, I...
Oh,
I.
Some time I feel like I wan na moan a bout it, and I, and I just don’t know what to say, and I say: hmmm
hmm.
Yeah.
Oh,
I.
I Can't Get Next To You — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Can't Get Next To 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 C, 60 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 “I Can't Get Next To You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Can't Get Next To 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 "I Can't Get Next To You" by Al Green played in?
- I Can't Get Next To 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 "I Can't Get Next To You"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Can't Get Next To 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 "I Can't Get Next To You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Can't Get Next To You"?
- "I Can't Get Next To You" was originally performed by Al Green. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Can't Get Next To You"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C7, C9, Cpow, Dbpow, F9.
- What other songs by Al Green can I play here?
- Try "HERE I AM, COME AND TAKE ME", "TAKE ME TO THE RIVER", "TIRED OF BEING ALONE". 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 "I Can't Get Next To You". Key of C, 60 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.