I Need A Dollar

by Aloe Blacc
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Need A Dollar" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “I Need A Dollar

Where are the chord symbols for "I Need A Dollar" 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 Need A Dollar" is in A.
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.
Does "I Need A Dollar" 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 Need A Dollar" is in the key of A at 96 BPM.
What chords are in "I Need A Dollar"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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