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Just What I Needed — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “Just What I Needed”
Free karaoke for "Just What I Needed" by The Cars: 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 E, 140 BPM.
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Lyrics
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
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (11)
- What key is "Just What I Needed" by The Cars played in?
- Just What I Needed is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just What I Needed"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Just What I Needed" 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 "Just What I Needed"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Just What I Needed"?
- "Just What I Needed" was originally performed by The Cars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Just What I Needed"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C#m, C#pow, E, G#.
- What other songs by The Cars can I play here?
- Try "DRIVE", "MAGIC", "GOOD TIMES ROLL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Just What I Needed" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Just What I Needed" by The Cars. 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 "Just What I Needed" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Just What I Needed" 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.
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