Other arrangements of I Need A Dollar
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I need a (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) Well, I need a (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) Said, I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar is what I need, and if I (A)share with you my (G)stor y, would you (D)share your dol lar with me?
Bad times are (G)com in’ and I (D)reap what I don’t sow.
(Hey hey.) Well, let me tell you some thin’, (D)all that glit ters ain’t gold.
(Hey hey.) It’s been a long old troub le, (D)long old troub le some road, and I’m (A)look in’ for some (G)bod y, come and (D)help me car ry this load.
I need a (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) Well, I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar is what I need.
Well, I (A)don’t know if I’m (D)walk in’ on sol id ground,
’cause ev ’ry thing a round me (D)is crumbl in’ down.
And all I (A)want is for some one to help me.
I had a (G)job, but the (D)boss man let me go.
(He said:) “I’m sor ry, (G)but I won’t be (D)need in’ your help no more.” (I said:) “Please, mis ter (G)boss man, I need this (D)job more than you know.” But he (A)gave me my last (G)pay check and he (D)sent me on out the door.
Well, I need a (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) Said I need a (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) And I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar is what I need, and if I (A)share with you my (G)stor y, would you (D)share your dol lar with me?
Well, I (A)don’t know if I’m (D)walk in’ on sol id ground,
’cause ev ’ry thing a round me (D)is crumbl in’ down.
And all I (A)want is for some one to help me.
What in (Dm7)the world am I (Em7)gon na do to (Dm7)mor row?
Is there (Dm7)some one with a (Em7)dol lar I could (Dm7)bor row?
Who can help me take a way my sor row?
(CN.C.)May be it’s in side the bot tle, may be it’s in side the bot tle...
I had some (G)good old bud dies, (D)names is whis key and wine.
(Hey hey.) And for my good old me bud dies, (D)I spent my last dime.
stone.
(Hey hey.) (A)Be Now wine is (G)good to me, work it (D)help self me pass the time, and my (A)good old bud dy, (G)whis key, keep me (D)warm er than sun come shine.
(Hey (E)hey.) Your mam ma (G)may have blessed the (D)child that’s got key his own.
(Hey hey.) If God has plans for me bud I (D)hope it ain’t writ in stone.
(Hey hey.) (A)Be cause I’ve been (G)work in’, me, work in’ (D)help self down to the bone, and I (A)swear on grand pa’s (G)grave, key, I’ll be (D)paid er when I come home.
(Hey (E)hey.) Well, I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) Said I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar that what I need.
(Hey hey.) Well, I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (D)dol lar that what I need, and if I (A)share with you my (G)stor y, would you (D)share your dol lar with me?
Come (E)on, (A)share your dol lar with me, go ’head, (D)share your dol lar with me.
Come on, (A)share your dol lar, (G)gim me your dol lar, (D)share your dol lar with me, come on, (A)share your dol lar with me.
I Need A Dollar — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Need A Dollar" by Aloe Blacc: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 96 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 Need A Dollar”
- What key is "I Need A Dollar" by Aloe Blacc played in?
- I Need A Dollar is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Need A Dollar"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Need A Dollar" 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 Need A Dollar"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Need A Dollar"?
- "I Need A Dollar" was originally performed by Aloe Blacc. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Need A Dollar"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Aloe Blacc can I play here?
- Try "THE MAN", "I Need A Dollar". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Need A Dollar" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Need A Dollar" by Aloe Blacc. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Need A Dollar" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Need A Dollar" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.