I Got You

by James Brown
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Lyrics

Whoa!

I feel good.

I knew that I would now.

I feel good.

I knew that I would now.

So good,

so good,

I got you.

Whoa!

I feel nice.

Ah, sug ar and spice.

now.

I feel nice.

Ah, sug ar and spice.

now.

So nice,

so nice,

I got you.

Whoa!

I feel nice.

When I (G7)hold you

in my arms,

I (D7)know that I can do no wrong.

And (G7)when I hold you in my arms,

my (A7)love won’t do you no harm.

And I feel

nice.

Ah, sug ar and spice.

I feel nice.

Ah, sug ar and spice.

So nice,

so nice,

I got you.

When I (G7)hold you

in my arms,

I (D7)know that I can do no wrong.

And (G7)when I hold you in my arms,

my (A7)love can’t do me no harm.

And I feel

nice.

Ah, sug ar and spice.

I feel nice.

Ah, sug ar and spice.

So nice,

so nice,

I got you.

Whoa!

I feel good.

So good,

so good, ’cause I got you.

So good,

so good, ’cause I got you.

Hey!

I Got You by James Brown

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I Got You”

What key is "I Got You" in?
"I Got You" by James Brown is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Got 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 Got 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.
What chords are used in "I Got You"?
This arrangement of "I Got You" uses 5 chords: A7, C, D7, D9, G7.
How long does it take to learn "I Got You" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by James Brown can I play here?
Try "THE PAYBACK", "SAY IT LOUD", "SOUL POWER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.