I Want To Write You A Song

by One Direction
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Lyrics

(F)I want to write you a (Bb)song,

(F)one as beau ti ful as you are (Bb)sweet,

with (Bb)just a hint of (F)pain for the (C)feel ing that I (F)get when (C)you are (Dm)gone.

(Bb)I want to (Csus)write you a (F)song.

(F)I want to lend you my (Bb)coat,

(F)one that’s as soft as as your (Bb)cheek.

So, (Bb)when the world is (F)cold, you will (C)have a hid ing (F)place you (C)you can (Dm)go.

(Bb)I want to (Csus)lend you my (F)coat.

(Bb)Ooh,

(Dm)ev ’ry thing I need I get from (Bb)you.

(Bb)Ooh,

and (Dm)giv in’ back is all I want to (Bb)do.

(F)I want to build you a (Bb)boat,

(F)one that’s as strong as you are (Bb)free,

so (Bb)an y time you (F)think that your (C)heart is gon na (F)sink, you (C)know it (Dm)won’t.

(Bb)I want to (Csus)build you a (F)boat.

(Bb)Ooh,

(Dm)ev ’ry thing I need I get from (Bb)you.

(Bb)Ooh,

and (Dm)giv in’ back is all I want to (Bb)do.

(Bb)do,

(Fm)ooh.

(Dm)song.

(C)I want to write you a (F)song.

I Want To Write You A Song by One Direction

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Want To Write You A Song”

What key is "I Want To Write You A Song" in?
"I Want To Write You A Song" by One Direction is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Want To Write You A Song" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Want To Write You A Song" 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.
How long does it take to learn "I Want To Write You A Song" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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