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(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 — 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 G, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 The Temptations played in?
- I Can't Get Next To 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 "I Can't Get Next To You"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 The Temptations. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 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 G, 116 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.