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For the way you change (Cm7)my plans,
for be ing the per fect dis (Cm7)trac tion,
for (F7)the way you took the i de (Bbm)a that I had of (Bbm7)ev ’ry thing that I want ed to have, and (Bbm)made me see (Bbm)there was some thing miss ing.
For the end ing of my first (Cm7)be gin,
and for the rare and un ex pect (Cm7)ed friend,
for (F7)the way you’re some thing that (Bbm)I’d nev er choose, but (Bbm7)at the same time, some thing I (Bbm)don’t wan na lose (Bbm)and nev er wan na be with (Bbm)out, ev er a gain.
You’re the (Ab)best thing I nev er knew (Eb)I need ed,
(Eb)so (Db6)when you ap peared
I (Dbm6)had no i de a.
You’re the (Ab)best thing I nev er knew (Eb)I need ed,
(Eb)so (Db6)now it’s so clear
(Dbm6)I need you here al ways.
My ac ci den tal “hap (Cm7)pi ly
(ev er af ter),”
the way you smile, and how you com (Cm7)fort me
(with your laugh ter.) I (F7)must ad mit you were not a (Bbm)part of my book, but (Bbm7)now if you o pen it up (Bbm)and take a look, (Bbm)you’re the be gin ning and the (Bbm)end of ev ’ry chap ter.
You’re the (Ab)best thing I nev er knew (Eb)I need ed,
(Eb)so (Db6)when you ap peared
I (Dbm6)had no i de a.
You’re the (Ab)best thing I nev er knew (Eb)I need ed,
(Eb)so (Db6)now it’s so clear
(Dbm6)I need you here al ways.
Who (Db)knew that I could be
so (Db)un ex pect ed ly,
un de (Db)ni ab ly (C)hap py, yeah.
So with you right here, right here next to me,
could you You’re know?
best thing I nev er knew I need ed,
(Eb)so (Db6)when you ap peared
I (Dbm6)had no i de a.
You’re the (Ab)best thing I nev er knew (Eb)I need ed,
(Eb)so (Db6)now it’s so clear
(Dbm6)I need you here al ways.
(Db)Now it’s so clear,
(Dbm6)I need you here al (Ab)ways.
Never Knew I Needed — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Never Knew I Needed" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Db, 72 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Never Knew I Needed”
- Can I play "Never Knew I Needed" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Never Knew I Needed" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Never Knew I Needed" by Ne-Yo played in?
- Never Knew I Needed is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Never Knew I Needed"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Never Knew I Needed" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Never Knew I Needed"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Never Knew I Needed"?
- "Never Knew I Needed" was originally performed by Ne-Yo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Never Knew I Needed"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm7, Db, Db6, +9 more.
- What other songs by Ne-Yo can I play here?
- Try "MAD", "LET ME LOVE YOU", "TIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Never Knew I Needed"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Never Knew I Needed" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Never Knew I Needed"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Never Knew I Needed" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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