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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Need Some Sleep" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Need Some Sleep" 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 Some Sleep" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "I Need Some Sleep" 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 Some Sleep" is in the key of A at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Need Some Sleep"?
- 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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