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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"I Want To Write You A Song" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 96 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Want To Write You A Song”
- Why does "I Want To Write You A Song" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Want To Write You A Song".
- What key is "I Want To Write You A Song" by One Direction played in?
- I Want To Write You A Song 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 Want To Write You A Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Want To Write You A Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Want To Write You A Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Want To Write You A Song"?
- "I Want To Write You A Song" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
- Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "I Want To Write You A Song"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Want To Write You A Song".
- Can I see all the notes in "I Want To Write You A Song"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 96 BPM.