I need some (Em7)sleep; it (Fmaj7)can’t go on like this.
I tried count ing sheep, but there’s (Fmaj7)one I al ways miss.
Ev ’ry one (Em7)says I’m (Fmaj7)get ting down too (C)low.
Ev ’ry one (Em7)says you (F)just got ta let it go,
you (F)just got ta let it go,
you (F)just got ta let it go.
I need some (Em7)sleep; time to (Fmaj7)put the old horse (C)down.
I’m in too (Em7)deep and the (Fmaj7)wheels keep spin ning ’round.
Ev ’ry one (Em7)says I’m (Fmaj7)get ting down too (C)low.
Ev ’ry one (Em7)says you (F)just got ta let it go,
you (F)just got ta let it go,
you (F)just got ta let it go.
You (F)just got ta let it go.
You (F)just got ta let it go.
You (F)just got ta let it go.
I Need Some Sleep by Eels
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “I Need Some Sleep”
- What key is "I Need Some Sleep" in?
- "I Need Some Sleep" by Eels is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "I Need Some Sleep" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "I Need Some Sleep" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "I Need Some Sleep"?
- This arrangement of "I Need Some Sleep" uses 6 chords: Am, C, Em7, F, Fmaj7, G.
- How long does it take to learn "I Need Some Sleep" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Eels can I play here?
- Try "My Beloved Monster". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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