Need You Now

by Lady A
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Lyrics

(A)Pic ture per fect mem ’ries scat tered all a round the floor,

(A)reach in’ for the phone ’cause I can’t fight it an y more.

And I won der if I ev er crossed your mind.

For me it hap pens all the time.

It’s a (E)quar ter af ter one, I’m a lit a drunk and I need you now.

Said I would n’t call, but I lost all lit con trol and I need you now.

And I don’t know how I can do with out.

I just need you now.

An (A)oth er shot of whis key, can’t stop look in’ at the door.

(A)Wish in’ you’d come sweep in’ in the way you did be fore.

And I won der if I ev er crossed your mind.

For me it hap pens all the time.

It’s a (E)quar ter af ter one, I’m all lit a lone and I need you now.

Said I would n’t call, but I I’m a lit con drunk and I need you now.

And I don’t know how I can do with out.

I just need you now.

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Guess I’d rath er hurt than feel noth in’ at all.

It’s a

I just need you now.

Oh, ba by, I need you now.

Need You Now — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Need You Now" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 116 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Need You Now”

Where are the chord symbols for "Need You Now" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Need You Now" is in E.
What key is "Need You Now" by Lady A played in?
Need You Now 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 "Need You Now"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Need You Now" 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 "Need You Now"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Need You Now"?
"Need You Now" was originally performed by Lady A. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Need You Now"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C#m, E, Emaj7, G#m.
What other songs by Lady A can I play here?
Try "I RUN TO YOU", "JUST A KISS", "DOWNTOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Need You Now" 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 You Now" is in the key of E at 116 BPM.
What chords are in "Need You Now"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.