Can a complete beginner play "I Need To Know"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Need To Know" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "I Need To Know"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Need To Know" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

I Need To Know — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "I Need To Know" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

Well, the (D)talk on the street says you (D)might go for so lo. A good friend of mine den it’s saw you leav in’ by your (Dsus)back door. I need to (E)know. (I need to know.) I need to (D)know. (I need to know.) If you (C)think you’re gon na leave, then you (D)bet ter say so. I need to (E)know. (I need to know.) I need to (D)know. (I need to know.) ’Cause I (C)don’t know how long (Dsus)I can hold (D)on. If you’re (C)mak in’ me wait, if you’re (Dsus)lead in’ (D)me on, I need to (E)know. (I need to know.) I need to (E)know. (I need to know.) (D)Who would a thought that you’d (D)might fall for his line. A All of a sud den it’s saw me leav in’ on the (Dsus)out side. I need to (E)know. (I need to know.) I need to (D)know. (I need to know.) If you (C)think you’re gon na leave, then you (D)bet ter say so. I need to (E)know. (I need to know.) I need to (D)know. (I need to know.) ’Cause I (C)don’t know how long (Dsus)I can hold (D)on. If you’re (C)mak in’ me wait, if you’re (Dsus)lead in’ (D)me on, I need to (E)know. (I need to know.) I need to (E)know. (I need to know.) I need to (E)know. I need to (E)know. I need to (E)know.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

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How to Play "I Need To Know" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.