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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Got You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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 “I Got You”

Where are the chord symbols for "I Got You" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Got You" is in D.
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 — 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 — 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.
Does "I Got You" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Got You" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "I Got You"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.