I Gotta Know

by Elvis Presley
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(G)Get up in the morn in’, feel in’ might y weak; a toss in’ and a turn in’.

Well, I ain’t had no sleep.

Oh, (G7)ba by, (C)what road’s our love tak in’?

To (G)ro mance or heart break in’.

(D7)Won’t you say which way you’re gon na go.

(CN.C.)I got ta (G)know, got ta (C)know, got ta (G)know.

(G)Nine and nine make four teen; four and four make nine.

The clock is strik in’ thir teen; I think I lost my mind.

You (G7)know it’s (C)get tin’ ag gra vat in’.

How (G)long can I keep wait in’?

(D7)Tell me if you love me, yes or no.

(CN.C.)I got ta (G)know, got ta (C)know, got ta (G)know.

(G)know.

(C)Oh, how (D7)much I (G)need you!

Have (C)pi ty on this (D7)heart of (G)mine.

Well, (C)if you (D7)need and (G)want me (Em)too, I’ll (A7)be (CN.C.)your one and on ly till the (D7)end of time.

(G)Saw the for tune tell er; had my for tune read.

She sent me to the doc tor, who sent me straight to bed.

He (G7)said I’m (C)lone some and I’m love sick.

I’ve (G)got my mind on lip stick.

(D7)Will you kiss a way my cares and woe?

(CN.C.)I got ta (G)know, got ta (C)know, got ta (G)know.

(C)Oh, how (D7)much I (G)need you!

Have (C)pi ty on this (D7)heart of (G)mine.

Well, (C)if you (D7)need and (G)want me (Em)too, I’ll (A7)be (CN.C.)your one and on ly till the (D7)end of time.

(G)Saw the for tune tell er; had my for tune read.

She sent me to the doc tor, who sent me straight to bed.

He (G7)said I’m (C)lone some and I’m love sick.

I’ve (G)got my mind on lip stick.

(D7)Will you kiss a way my cares and woe?

(CN.C.)I got ta (G)know, got ta (C)know, got ta (G)know.

(G)know.

I Gotta Know — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "I Gotta Know" by Elvis Presley. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “I Gotta Know

What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Gotta Know" by Elvis Presley in?
The backing track is in G at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "I Gotta Know" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "I Gotta Know"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Gotta Know", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Gotta Know" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "I Gotta Know"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Gotta Know"?
"I Gotta Know" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elvis Presley are available?
Other accompaniments by Elvis Presley: "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Blue Suede Shoes", "G.I. Blues". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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