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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Want To Write You A Song" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Want To Write You A Song" 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 Want To Write You A Song" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "I Want To Write You A Song" 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 Want To Write You A Song" is in the key of Bb at 96 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Want To Write You A Song"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.