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(Em)(No, no, no, no, no, (C#dim)no,
no, (Cm6)no, no.
(Em)(No, no, no, no, no, (C#dim)no,
no, (Cm6)no, no.
The (Em)sand loves (C#dim)when
the (Cm6)waves
(G)come;
the (Em)sky can’t (C#dim)wait
for the (Cm6)light of the (G)sun.
So how (Em)could you
look me in my eye and not (Cm6)see what,
what I feel in side?
Tell me, how (Em)could you
doubt the fact that I, I (Cm6)love you,
I love you?
(C)Don’t you (Cm)ev er
(D)think like that.
(Bm7)Don’t you (E)ev er,
nev er do that.
(C)There will (Cm)nev er be two things that go to (Bm7)geth er bet ter than you and me.
(Em)North needs south, east needs west, and no means (Cm6)yes,
(G)yes, yes.
(Em)Up needs down, life needs death, and no means (Cm6)yes,
(G)yes, yes.
I need (C#dim)you.
no, no, no, no, no,
I need (G)you.
no.)
I need (C#dim)you, no, no, no, no, no, you,
I need (G)you.
no.)
So how (Em)could you
look me in my eye and not (Cm6)see what,
what I feel in side?
Tell me, how (Em)could you
doubt the fact that I, I (Cm6)love you,
I love you?
(C)Don’t you (Cm)ev er
(D)think like that.
(Bm7)Don’t you (E)ev er,
nev er do that.
(C)There will (Cm)nev er be two things that go to (Bm7)geth er bet ter than you and me.
(Em)North needs south, east needs west, and no means (Cm6)yes,
(G)yes, yes.
(Em)Up needs down, life needs death, and no means (Cm6)yes,
(G)yes, yes.
I need (C#dim)(No, no, no, no, no, no,
I no, (G)no, no.)
I need (C#dim)(No, no, no, no, no, no, you,
I no, (G)no, no.)
So how (G)you no.) ev ’ry day.
I need (C#dim)you, no, no, no, no, no,
I need (G)you.
no.)
I need (C#dim)you, no, no, no, no, no,
I need (G)you.
no.)
Like the (C#dim)de no, sert no, needs the rain,
no, like (G)joy needs pain.
(Hey, hey, hey.)
(Hey, hey, hey.)
(Hey, hey, hey.)
I Need You — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Need You" 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 G, 92 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 You”
- Can I play "I Need You" 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 You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Need You" by Alicia Keys played in?
- I Need You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Need You"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Need You" 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 You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Need You"?
- "I Need You" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Need You"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bm7, C, C#dim, Cm, Cm6, D, D#dim, E, +2 more.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Need You"?
- 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 You" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Need You"?
- 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 You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.