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The (A)hard est thing I’ve ev er (A)done is (A+)keep be liev in’ there’s (A6)some one in this cra zy world for me.
The (D)way that peo ple come and go through (Dm9)tem po rar y lives,
my (A)chance could come and (F#m)I might nev er (Bm7)know.
I (A)used to say, “No prom is es, let’s (A+)keep it sim ple,” but (A6)free dom on ly helps you say good bye.
It (D)took a while for me to learn that (C#7sus)noth in’ (C#7)comes for free.
The (Bm7)price I’ve paid is (D)high e nough for (A)me.
(D)I know I (E)need to be in (C#m7)love.
(Bm7)I know I’ve (E)wast ed too much (A)time.
I (D)know I ask per (C#7)fec tion of a quite im per fect (F#m)world,
and (Bm7)fool e nough to (D)think that’s what I’ll (A)find.
So (A)here I am with pock ets full of (A+)good in ten tions, but (A6)none of them will com fort me to night.
I’m (D)wide a wake at four a.
m.
with (C#7sus)out a (C#7)friend in sight.
I’m (Bm7)hang in’ on a (D)hope, but I’m all (A)right.
(D)I know I (E)need to be in (C#m7)love.
(Bm7)I know I’ve (E)wast ed too much (A)time.
I (D)know I ask per (C#7)fec tion of a quite im per fect (F#m)world,
and (Bm7)fool e nough to (D)think that’s what I’ll (A)find.
So (A)find.
(A)find.
I Need To Be In Love — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Need To Be In Love" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 85 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 To Be In Love”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Need To Be In Love" 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 To Be In Love" is in A.
- What key is "I Need To Be In Love" by Carpenters played in?
- I Need To Be In Love 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 To Be In Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Need To Be In Love" 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 To Be In Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Need To Be In Love"?
- "I Need To Be In Love" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Need To Be In Love"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: A, A6, A7, Aaug, B7, Bm7, C#7, C#m7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "I Need To Be In Love" 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 To Be In Love" is in the key of A at 85 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Need To Be In Love"?
- 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.