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(Cm7)I
can turn the (Ab)grey sky blue and (Cm7)I can make it rain when (Ab)ev er I want it to.
And (Cm7)I can build a cas tle from a (Ab)sin gle grain of sand and (Cm7)I can make a ship sail on dry land,
but my life is in com (Cm)plete and I’m so blue.
’Cause (Fm)I
can’t get next to I get next to you, babe, I (Fsus)can’t get next to you,
I (Cm)can’t get next to you, babe, I (Fsus)can’t get next to you.
(Cm7)I
can turn the (Ab)grey sky blue
and (Cm7)I can make it rain
when (Ab)ev er I want it to.
And (Cm7)I can build a cas tle from a (Ab)sin gle grain of sand and (Cm7)I can make a ship sail
on dry land,
but my life is in com (Cm)plete and I’m so blue.
’Cause (Fm)I
can’t get next to I get next to you, babe, I (Fsus)can’t get next to you,
I (Cm)can’t get next to you, babe, I (Fsus)can’t get next to you.
(Fsus)can’t get next to you,
I (Cm7)can’t get next to you, babe, I (Fsus)can’t get next to you.
(Fm)man,
you’re the (Cm)key to my hap pi ness.
’Cause (F)I
(CN.C.)can’t get next to (Cm7)you, you’re blow ing my mind ’cause I can’t get next (F)to (Cm7)you.
Can’t you see these tears I’m cry (Fsus)ing, can’t get next (F)to (Cm7)you, it’s you that I need I got ta get next (F)to (Cm7)you.
Can’t you see these tears I’m cry (Fsus)ing, can’t get next (F)to (Cm7)you.
Ah ah ah ah ah can’t ah.
next to (Cm7)you.
Ah ah ah ah I can’t get next to (Cm7)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 Ab, 100 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 The Temptations played in?
- I Can't Get Next To You is arranged in the key of Ab 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 100 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 The Temptations. 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 11 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, F, F7, +3 more.
- 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 Ab, 100 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.