I Need You

by America
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We (A)used to laugh,

I’d laugh we (Amaj7)used to cry,

we used to bow our heads, then

won der why.

But (A)now you’re gone,

I guess I’ll car ry on

and make the best of (G7)what you’ve (C)left to me,

(Fmaj7)left to me,

(D9)left to me.

I need you

like the flow er needs the rain, you know I need you.

Guess I’ll (Am7)start it all a gain.

You know I need you,

like the win ter needs the spring, you know I need you,

I need you.

And (A)ev ’ry day,

I’d laugh the (Amaj7)hours a way

just know in’ you were think in’

me.

der why.

But (A)Then it came

that I was to blame on

for ev ’ry sto ry (G7)told a (C)bout me, me,

(Fmaj7)a bout me,

(D9)a bout me.

I need you

like the flow er needs the rain, you know I need you.

Guess I’ll (Am7)start it all a gain.

You know I need you,

like the win ter needs the spring, you know I need you,

I need you.

And (G7)start it all a gain.

You know, I need you,

I need you.

I need you

like the flow er needs the rain, you know I need you.

Guess I’ll (G7)start it all a gain.

You know I need you,

I need you.

I need you

like the flow er needs the rain, you know I need you.

Guess I’ll (G7)start it all a gain.

You know I need you,

I need you.

I need you.

I Need You by America

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 67 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Need You

What key is "I Need You" in?
"I Need You" by America is in the key of A with a tempo of 67 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I Need You" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I Need You" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Need You"?
This arrangement of "I Need You" uses 13 chords: A, Am7, Amaj7, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, D9, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "I Need You" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by America can I play here?
Try "VENTURA HIGHWAY", "YOU CAN DO MAGIC", "SISTER GOLDEN HAIR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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