Does "Need The Sun To Break" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Need The Sun To Break" is in the key of D at 76 BPM.

What chords are in "Need The Sun To Break"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Need The Sun To Break — Piano Lead Sheet

"Need The Sun To Break" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 76 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 76 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: James Bay

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How to Play "Need The Sun To Break" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.