I Need You

by LeAnn Rimes
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Lyrics

I don’t need a lot of things; I can (Am)get by with noth ing.

Of all the bless ings life can bring, I’ve (Am)al ways need ed some thing.

But I’ve got all I want when it (C)comes to lov ing You.

(Dm7)You’re my on ly rea son,

(F)You’re my on ly truth.

I need You like wa ter, like breath, like rain.

I need You like mer cy from heav en’s gate.

There’s a (Dm7)free dom in Your (C)arms

that (F)car ries me through.

I need You.

I don’t need a lot of things; I can (Am)get by with noth ing.

Of all the bless ings life can bring, I’ve (Am)al ways need ed some thing.

But I’ve got all I want when it (C)comes to lov ing You.

(Dm7)You’re my on ly rea son,

(F)You’re my on ly truth.

I need You like wa ter, like breath, like rain.

I need You like mer cy from heav en’s gate.

There’s a (Dm7)free dom in Your (C)arms

that (F)car ries me through.

I need You.

I need (C)You.

I Need You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Need You" by LeAnn Rimes: 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 C, 136 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Need You”

What key is "I Need You" by LeAnn Rimes played in?
I Need You is arranged in the key of C 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 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Need You" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 LeAnn Rimes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by LeAnn Rimes can I play here?
Try "REMEMBER WHEN", "LIGHT THE FIRE WITHIN", "SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE". 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 LeAnn Rimes. 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 C, 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.