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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Got You" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œI Got You”

Can I play "I Got You" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Got You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Got You" by James Brown played in?
I Got You is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Got You"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Got You" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Got You"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Got You"?
"I Got You" was originally performed by James Brown. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Got You"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, C, D7, D9, G7.
What other songs by James Brown can I play here?
Try "THE PAYBACK", "SAY IT LOUD", "SOUL POWER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Got You"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "I Got You" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Got You"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Got You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.