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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Need You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 67 BPM.
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About “I Need You”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Need You" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Need You" is in A.
- What key is "I Need You" by America played in?
- I Need You is arranged in the key of A 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 67 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 America. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Need You"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am7, Amaj7, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, D9, +5 more.
- What other songs by America can I play here?
- Try "VENTURA HIGHWAY", "YOU CAN DO MAGIC", "SISTER GOLDEN HAIR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "I Need You" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Need You" is in the key of A at 67 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Need You"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.