Other arrangements of I Need You
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I wan na (C#m)drink that (B)shot of whis key,
I wan na (C#m)smoke that (B)cig a rette.
I wan na (B)smell that the sweet ic ad an tion on my breath.
I wan na (C#m)ride ’cross (B)West Vir gin ia
in the (C#m)back seat (B)of a Cad il (E5)lac.
You know, (B)some cow the boys like (E5)me go out like that.
goes down a gain.
So, I need you
like a (B)nee dle (B)needs a vein,
like my (C#m)Un cle Joe in O kla ho ma needs the rain.
I need you
like a (B)light house (B)on the coast,
like the (C#m)Fa ther and the Son need the Ho ly (A)Ghost.
I need you.
I wan na (C#m)get lost (B)in some cor booth,
I can ti (C#m)na in (B)Mex i co.
I wan na (B)dance to the stat ic of an M ra di o.
I wan na (C#m)wrap the (B)mood a round us,
be the (C#m)side you, (B)skin on Cad skin, (E5)lac.
You make (B)love till the sun comes (E5)up, go out till the goes down a gain.
’Cause I need you
like a (B)nee dle (B)needs a vein,
like my (C#m)Un cle Joe in O kla ho ma needs the rain.
I need you
like a (B)light house (B)on the coast,
like the (C#m)Fa ther and the Son need the Ho ly (A)Ghost.
I need you.
I wan na Oh,
I need (E)you.
I wan na (C#m)drink that (B)shot of whis key,
I wan na (C#m)smoke that (B)cig a rette.
You know (C#m)some cow (B)boys like (E5)me go out like that.
So, I need you,
(A)oh, I need you.
I Need You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Need You" by Tim McGraw with Faith Hill: 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, 168 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”
- What key is "I Need You" by Tim McGraw with Faith Hill played in?
- I Need You 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 You"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 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 Tim McGraw with Faith Hill. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Need You"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C#m, C#m7, E, Epow.
- What other songs by Tim McGraw with Faith Hill can I play here?
- Try "IT'S YOUR LOVE", "It's Your Love". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Need You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Need You" by Tim McGraw with Faith Hill. 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 You" 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 You" 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.