I’m half way (Bm)gone.
Sleep less, I’m (Bm)bat tle worn.
And you’re all I want,
so bring me the dawn.
I need the sun to break, you’ve wok en up my heart, I’m shak ing.
Oh, my luck could change.
Been in the dark for weeks and I’ve re a lized you’re all I need.
I hope that I’m not too late.
And I hope I’m not too late.
Back of the room,
(A)how come
my (A)friends al read y (Bm)know you?
I feel like a kid,
I’m (A)too shy to speak up (A)so I keep it hid.
Oh, but ter flies,
you steal my sleep each night.
And (Bm)I hope I’m not too late.
Ooh, oh, oh.
Ooh, oh, oh.
Ooh, oh, oh.
Oh, oh.
I need the sun to break, you’ve (A)wok en up my heart, I’m shak ing.
My luck could change.
Been in the dark for weeks and I’ve re a lized you’re all I need.
I hope that I’m not too late.
And I hope I’m not too late.
Oh, now (Bm)yes I hope I’m not too late.
Ooh, oh, oh.
Ooh, oh, oh.
Ooh, oh, oh.
Ooh, oh, oh.
Ooh, oh, oh.
Need The Sun To Break by James Bay
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Need The Sun To Break”
- What key is "Need The Sun To Break" in?
- "Need The Sun To Break" by James Bay is in the key of D with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Need The Sun To Break" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Need The Sun To Break" 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 "Need The Sun To Break"?
- This arrangement of "Need The Sun To Break" uses 7 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Em7, F#m7, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Need The Sun To Break" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by James Bay can I play here?
- Try "Let It Go", "Wild Love", "Hold Back The River". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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