I don’t mind you (B)hang ing out
and talk ing in your (G#)sleep.
It does n’t mat ter (B)where you’ve been,
as long as it was (G#)deep.
You al ways knew to (B)wear it well and you look so fan cy.
(G#)I can tell.
I don’t mind you (B)hang ing out
and talk ing in your (A)sleep.
I don’t mind you (B)com ing here,
and wast ing all my (G#)time.
’Cause when you’re stand ing (B)oh, so near,
I kind of lose my (G#)mind.
It’s not the per fume (B)that you wear; and it’s not the rib bons (G#)in your hair.
I don’t mind you (B)com ing here
and wast ing all my (A)time.
I guess (A)you’re just what I (C#m)need ed.
I need (A)ed some one to (C#m)feed.
I guess (A)you’re just what I (C#m)need ed.
I need (A)ed some one to (C#m)bleed.
(C#m)ed.
(A)You’re just what I need (C#m)ed.
(A)You’re just what I need
Just What I Needed by The Cars
3 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Just What I Needed”
- What key is "Just What I Needed" in?
- "Just What I Needed" by The Cars is in the key of E with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Just What I Needed" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Just What I Needed" 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.
- What chords are used in "Just What I Needed"?
- This arrangement of "Just What I Needed" uses 6 chords: A, B, C#m, C#pow, E, G#.
- How long does it take to learn "Just What I Needed" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by The Cars can I play here?
- Try "DRIVE", "MAGIC", "GOOD TIMES ROLL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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