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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Need Some Sleep" by Eels: 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, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Need Some Sleep”
- What key is "I Need Some Sleep" by Eels played in?
- I Need Some Sleep 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 Some Sleep"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Need Some Sleep" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Need Some Sleep"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Need Some Sleep"?
- "I Need Some Sleep" was originally performed by Eels. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Need Some Sleep"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Em7, F, Fmaj7, G.
- What other songs by Eels can I play here?
- Try "My Beloved Monster". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Need Some Sleep" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Need Some Sleep" by Eels. 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 Some Sleep" 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 Some Sleep" 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.