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I need a (C)lov er that won’t drive me (C)cra zy.
I need a (C)lov er that won’t drive me (C)cra zy.
I need a (C)lov er that won’t drive me (C)cra zy.
Some girl that knows the (C)mean ing of “Hey, hit the (C)high way.”
Well, I’ve been (C)walk ing the streets in the eve ning.
Rac ing through the hu man (Bb)jun gles at night.
I’m so con (C)fused my (Bb)mind is in dif f’rent.
Hey, I’m so (C)weak, won’t some bod y (Bb)shut off that light?
E lec (C)tric i ty runs through the vi de o and I watch it from this (Bb)hole I call home.
And all the (C)ston y’s are danc in’ to the (C)ra di o and I got the (C)world call ing me (Bb)up here
to night (C)on the phone.
I need a (C)lov er that won’t drive me (C)cra zy.
Some girl to (C)thrill me and (Bb)then go a way.
I need a (C)lov er that won’t drive me (C)cra zy.
Some girl that knows the (C)mean ing of “Hey, hit the (C)high way.” Well, I’m not (C)wiped out by this (Bb)pool room life I’m (C)liv ing.
I’m gon na quit this (C)job and go to (Bb)school, or head back (C)home.
And I’m not (C)ask ing to be loved or be for (C)giv en: Hey, I just can’t (C)face shak in’ in this (Bb)bed room
(C)one more night a lone.
“Hey, hit the (C)high way.” I need a (Eb)lov er that won’t drive me (Eb)cra zy.
Some girl to (Eb)thrill me and (Db)then go a way.
I need a (Eb)lov er that (Db)won’t drive me (Eb)cra zy.
Some girl that knows the (Eb)mean ing of “Hey, hit the (Eb)high way.”
I Need A Lover — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Need A Lover" by John Mellencamp: 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 F, 100 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 Lover”
- What key is "I Need A Lover" by John Mellencamp played in?
- I Need A Lover is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Need A Lover"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Need A Lover" 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 Lover"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Need A Lover"?
- "I Need A Lover" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Need A Lover"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cb, Db, Eb, F.
- What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
- Try "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT", "PAPER IN FIRE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Need A Lover" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Need A Lover" by John Mellencamp. 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 Lover" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 Lover" 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.