Just What I Needed

by The Cars
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Lyrics

I don’t mind you (C)com ing here,

and wast ing all my (A)time.

’Cause when you’re stand ing (C)oh, so near,

I kind of lose my (A)mind.

It’s not the per fume (C)that you wear, and it’s not the rib bons (A)in your hair.

I don’t mind you (C)com ing here

and wast ing all my (Bb)time.

I don’t mind you (C)hang ing out

and talk ing in your (A)sleep.

It does n’t mat ter (C)where you’ve been,

as long as it was (A)deep.

You al ways knew to (C)wear it well and you look so fan cy.

(A)I can tell.

I don’t mind you (C)hang ing out

and talk ing in your (Bb)sleep.

I guess you’re (Bb)just what I (Dm)need ed.

I need ed (Bb)some one to (Dm)feed.

I guess you’re (Bb)just what I (Dm)need ed.

I need ed (Bb)some one to (Dm)bleed.

(F)(ed.)

You’re (Bb)just what I need (F)(ed.)

You’re (Bb)just what I need

Just What I Needed — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Just What I Needed" by The Cars in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 128 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Just What I Needed

Can I learn "Just What I Needed" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Just What I Needed" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 128 BPM.
What key is "Just What I Needed" by The Cars played in?
Just What I Needed 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 "Just What I Needed"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just What I Needed" 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 "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 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Just What I Needed"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Just What I Needed" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Just What I Needed"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Just What I Needed" is in the key of Bb at 128 BPM.

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