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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"I Need A Lover" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
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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 Bb 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.
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