Other arrangements of Never Knew I Needed
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Never Knew I Needed" by Ne-Yo in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Never Knew I Needed" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Never Knew I Needed" with hands-separate practice in Db at 72 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Never Knew I Needed"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Never Knew I Needed" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Never Knew I Needed"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Never Knew I Needed" is in the key of Db at 72 BPM.
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