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.

Never Knew I Needed — Piano Lead Sheet

"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.

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

Lyrics

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.

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Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: Db
Tempo: 72 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Ne-Yo

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How to Play "Never Knew I Needed" on Piano

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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.
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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.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
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Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.