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(G)Why do (Gmaj7)I do (G7)just as you say?
(C6)Why must (Cm6)I just (G)give you your (Em7)way?
(A7)Why do I sigh?
Why don’t I (D6)try to for (G)get?
It (D7)must (F#)have (G)been that (Gmaj7)some thing (G7)lov ers call fate;
(C6)kept on (Cm6)say ing (G)I had to (Em7)wait.
(A7)I saw it all,
just could n’t fall till we (D)met.
(CN.C.)It had to be you,
it had to be you.
I wan dered a round and fi nal ly found the some bod y who
could make me be true,
could (D#dim7)make me be blue,
and e ven be glad,
just to be sad,
think ing of you.
Some (D)oth ers I’ve seen
might nev er be mean,
might nev er be cross or try to be boss, but they would n’t do.
For (Em)no bod y else
(Am)gave me a thrill.
(D)With all your faults,
(B7)I love you still.
It (Bbdim7)had to be you,
(Bbdim7)won der ful you,
(D6)had to be you.
(G)Seems like (Gmaj7)dreams like (G7)I al ways had
(C6)could be, (Cm6)should be, (G)mak ing me (Em7)glad.
(A7)Why am I blue?
It’s up to (D6)you to ex (G)plain.
I’m (D7)think (F#)ing (G)may be, (Gmaj7)ba by, (G7)I’ll go a way.
(C6)Some day, (Cm6)some way, (G)you’ll come and (Em7)say,
(A7)“It’s you I need,”
and you’ll be plead ing in (D)vain.
(CN.C.)It had to be you,
it had to be you.
I wan dered a round and fi nal ly found the some bod y who
could make me be true,
could (D#dim7)make me be blue,
and e ven be glad,
just to be sad,
think ing of you.
Some (D)oth ers I’ve seen
might nev er be mean,
might nev er be cross or try to be boss, but they would n’t do.
For (Em)no bod y else
(Am)gave me a thrill.
(D)With all your faults,
(B7)I love you still.
It (Bbdim7)had to be you,
(Bbdim7)won der ful you,
(D6)had to be you.
It (D)had to be
It Had To Be You — Simple Sheet Music
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"It Had To Be You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 108 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 “It Had To Be You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Had To Be You"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "It Had To Be You" by Isham Jones played in?
- It Had To Be You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It Had To Be You"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Had To Be You" 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 "It Had To Be You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Had To Be You"?
- "It Had To Be You" was originally performed by Isham Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Isham Jones can I play here?
- Try "There Is No Greater Love". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It Had To Be You". Key of G, 108 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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