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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Never Knew I Needed" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Db, 72 BPM.
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About “Never Knew I Needed”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Never Knew I Needed" 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. "Never Knew I Needed" is in Db.
- 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.
- Does "Never Knew I Needed" 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. "Never Knew I Needed" is in the key of Db at 72 BPM.
- What chords are in "Never Knew I Needed"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Db, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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