I Want You Back

by *NSYNC
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)You’re all I ev er (Eb)want ed.

You’re (D)all I ev er (Gm)need ed,

yeah.

So tell me what to (Eb)do now,

’cause

I (D)want you (CN.C.)back.

It’s hard to say I’m (Gm7)sor ry, yeah.

It’s hard to make the (Gm7)things I (F)did (Gm7)un done, a les son I’ve learned too well, for sure.

er.”

So don’t hang up the (Gm7)phone, now.

I’m try’n’ to fig ure (Gm7)out just (F)what (Gm7)to do.

I I’m go ing cra zy with out you.

You’re (D)all I ev er (Eb)want ed.

You’re (D)all I ev er (Gm)need ed,

yeah.

So tell me what to (Eb)do now

when I (F)want

you

back.

It’s Ba by, I re (Gm7)mem ber yeah.

the way you used to (Gm7)look at (F)me (Gm7)and say,

a “Prom is es nev er last for ev er.”

I told you not to (Gm7)wor ry,

I said that ev ’ry (Gm7)thing would (F)be (Gm7)al right.

I did n’t know then that you were right.

You’re (D)all I ev er (Eb)want ed.

You’re (D)all I ev er (Gm)need ed,

yeah.

So tell me what to (Eb)do now

when I (F)want you

back.

I want you back,

uh, huh.

You’re the one I want.

You’re the one I need.

(Cm)Girl, what can I do?

You’re the one I want.

You’re the one I need.

(Eb)Tell me, what can I do?

You’re all I ev er (Eb)want ed.

You’re (D)all I ev er (Gm)need ed.

So tell me what to (Eb)do now

when I (F)want you

(Eb)back.

You’re all I ev er (Dsus)want ed,

yeah, (Gm)yeah.

You’re all I ev er (E)need ed.

So tell me what to (Eb)do now

when I (F)want (D)you

(Gm)back.

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

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Free karaoke for "I Want You Back" by *NSYNC: 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Want You Back”

What key is "I Want You Back" by *NSYNC played in?
I Want You Back 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 You Back"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Want You Back" 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 Want You Back"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Want You Back"?
"I Want You Back" was originally performed by *NSYNC. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Want You Back"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Bb, C, Cm, D, Dsus4, Eb, Ebmaj7, Em7, +5 more.
What other songs by *NSYNC can I play here?
Try "I DRIVE MYSELF CRAZY", "GONE", "THIS I PROMISE YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Want You Back" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Want You Back" by *NSYNC. 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 Want You Back" 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 Want You Back" 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.