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I ain’t got no mon ey.
I ain’t na like those (Ebmaj9)oth (Bb)er (Ebmaj9)guys you hang a round.
(Eb69)It’s kind (F6)of fun ny,
that can do but they (Ebmaj9)al (Bb)ways (Ebmaj9)seem to let you down.
And (Eb69)I get (F6)dis cour aged,
’cause I (Ebmaj9)nev (Bb)er (Ebmaj9)see you an y more.
(Eb69)I need (F6)your (Ebmaj9)love, ba by.
But That’s (Ebmaj9)all (Bb)I’m (Ebmaj9)liv in’ for.
I did n’t wan na pres sure you, (Dm7)ba by.
But (F)all I ev er want ed to (Gm7)do:
I wan na be your lov er.
I wan na be the (Ebmaj9)on (Bb)ly (Ebmaj9)one that makes you come run nin’.
I (Eb69)wan na be (F6)your lov er.
I wan na turn you (Ebmaj9)on, turn you out.
All (Gm7)night long, make you shout.
(Eb69)Oh, (Ebmaj9)lov er.
I wan na be the (Ebmaj9)on (Bb)ly (Ebmaj9)one you come for.
I wan na be your broth er.
I wan na be your (Ebmaj9)moth (Bb)er (Ebmaj9)and your sis ter, too.
(Eb69)There ain’t (F6)no oth er
that can do but the (Ebmaj9)things (Bb)that (Ebmaj9)I’ll to do to you.
And (Eb69)I get (F6)dis cour aged,
’cause you (Ebmaj9)treat (Bb)me (Ebmaj9)just you like a child.
(Eb69)They say (F6)I’m (Ebmaj9)so shy.
by.
But with (Ebmaj9)you (Bb)I’ll (Ebmaj9)just go wild.
I did n’t wan na pres sure you, (Dm7)ba by.
But (F)all I ev er want ed to (Gm7)do:
I wan na be your lov er.
I wan na be the (Ebmaj9)on (Bb)ly (Ebmaj9)one that makes you come run nin’.
I (Eb69)wan na be (F6)your lov er.
I wan na turn you (Ebmaj9)on, turn you out.
All (Gm7)night long, make you shout.
(Eb69)Oh, (Ebmaj9)lov er.
I wan na be the (Ebmaj9)on (Bb)ly (Ebmaj9)one you come for.
I wan na be your
I Wanna Be Your Lover — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince: 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 Bb, 116 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build fluency with extended chords in the key of Eb — you'll move through Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, and Eb6 voicings that share common tones, so keep your fingers anchored on the notes that don't change and just shift what needs to move.
Your left hand drives a steady octave bass pattern, which at 116 BPM feels relaxed but demands consistency; lock that in hands-separate first so it becomes automatic.
The trickiest transitions are moving between Gm7 and Dm7 and then landing cleanly on the F or F6 — practice that cluster in a slow loop until the shape is in your hand, not just your eyes.
Watch for the subtle funk syncopation in the right hand; it's tempting to straighten the rhythm out, but the groove lives in those offbeats, so count eighth notes aloud if you need to.
Once the chord moves feel smooth, this song will genuinely solidify your comfort with major seventh and sixth voicings — shapes you'll use constantly from here on out.
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About “I Wanna Be Your Lover”
- What key is "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince played in?
- I Wanna Be Your Lover is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wanna Be Your Lover"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Wanna Be Your Lover" 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 Wanna Be Your Lover"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Wanna Be Your Lover"?
- "I Wanna Be Your Lover" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Wanna Be Your Lover"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Dm7, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, F, F6, +1 more.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Wanna Be Your Lover" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince. 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 Wanna Be Your Lover" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 Wanna Be Your Lover" 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.