I Can't Get Next To You

by The Temptations
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Lyrics

(Em)I

can turn the (C)grey sky blue and (Em)I can make it rain when (Cmaj7)ev er I want it to.

And (Em)I can build a cas tle from a (Cmaj7)sin gle grain of sand and (Em)I can make a ship sail on dry land,

but my life is in com (Em)plete and I’m so blue ’cause (Am)I can’t get next to, (Em)can’t get next to you, babe, I (Am7)can’t get next to you.

I (Em)can’t get next to you, babe.

I (Am7)can’t get next to you.

I (Em)can’t get next to you, babe.

I (Am7)can’t get next to you.

(Am)man,

you’re the key (Em)to my hap pi ness.

’Cause (D)I

(CN.C.)can’t get next to (Em)you, you’re blow ing my mind (Asus)’cause I can’t get next (A)to (Em)you.

Can’t you see these tears I’m cry (Asus)ing, can’t get (A7)next to (Em)you, it’s you that I need (Asus)I got ta get next (A)to (Em)you.

Can’t you see these tears I’m cry (Asus)ing, can’t get (A7)next to (Em)you.

Ah, ah, ah, ah, I can’t get next to (Em)you.

Ah, ah, ah, ah, I can’t get next to (E5)you.

I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I Can't Get Next To You”

What key is "I Can't Get Next To You" in?
"I Can't Get Next To You" by The Temptations is in the key of G with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Can't Get Next To You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Can't Get Next To You" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I Can't Get Next To You" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Temptations can I play here?
Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "BALL OF CONFUSION", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.