Rescue Me

by Fontella Bass
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Lyrics

Res cue (G)me,

Come take me (C)in your arms.

Res cue (Fmaj7)me,

I want your (Dm)ten der charms.

’Cause I’m (G)lone ly and I’m (C)blue.

I need (Fmaj7)you and your love, too.

Come on and res cue me.

Come on, ba by, and (C)res cue me.

Come on, ba by, and (C)res cue me.

’Cause I need you (C)by my side.

Can’t you see that I’m (C)lone ly?

Res cue (G)me.

Come on and (C)take my heart.

Take your (Fmaj7)love

and con quer (Dm)ev ’ry part.

’Cause I’m (G)lone ly and I’m (C)blue.

I need (Fmaj7)you and your love, too.

Come on and res cue me.

Come on, ba by, and (C)res cue me.

Come on, ba by, and (C)res cue me.

’Cause I need you (C)by my side.

Can’t you see that I’m (C)lone ly?

Res cue (C)lone ly?

Come on, ba by.

Take me, ba by.

Hold me, ba by.

Love me, ba by.

Can’t you see that I (C)need you, ba by?

Can’t you see that I’m (C)lone ly?

Res cue (G)me,

come on and (C)take my hand.

Come on, ba by, and (C)be my man,

’cause I love you, ’cause I want you.

Can’t you see that I’m (C)lone ly?

Mm.

(C)Res cue (G)me.

Rescue Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Rescue Me" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Rescue Me

Why does "Rescue Me" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Rescue Me".
What key is "Rescue Me" by Fontella Bass played in?
Rescue Me is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rescue Me"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rescue Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Rescue Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rescue Me"?
"Rescue Me" was originally performed by Fontella Bass. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Fontella Bass can I play here?
Try "Rescue Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Rescue Me"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Rescue Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Rescue Me"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 116 BPM.

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