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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.
I Need To Know — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Need To Know" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Need To Know”
- Can I play "I Need To Know" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Need To Know" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Need To Know" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers played in?
- I Need To Know is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Need To Know"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Need To Know" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Need To Know"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Need To Know"?
- "I Need To Know" was originally performed by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Need To Know"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, B7, C, D, Dsus4, E, E7.
- What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?
- Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.
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