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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Need The Sun To Break" by James Bay: 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 D, 76 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 “Need The Sun To Break”
- What key is "Need The Sun To Break" by James Bay played in?
- Need The Sun To Break is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Need The Sun To Break"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Need The Sun To Break" 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 "Need The Sun To Break"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Need The Sun To Break"?
- "Need The Sun To Break" was originally performed by James Bay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Need The Sun To Break"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Em7, F#m7, G.
- What other songs by James Bay can I play here?
- Try "Let It Go", "Wild Love", "Hold Back The River". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Need The Sun To Break" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Need The Sun To Break" by James Bay. 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 "Need The Sun To Break" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Need The Sun To Break" 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.