Other arrangements of I Need To Know
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Need To Know" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Need To Know" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Need To Know" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. 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 To Know" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 To Know" 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.