Something's Gotta Give

by LeAnn Rimes
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Lyrics

She’s been (G)Jen ny’s got a job, a cat named Jake, but thir ty one can dles on her birth day cake

and next de year.

baby.

She’s (G)Thought by now she’d have a man, cross, and two car seats and a min i van,

but it still (Em7)ain’t (G)here.

She’s been (G)look ing for a Mis ter Right so long, but all ty she found ie, is her Mis ter Wrong—

Hey, that the pends.

baby.

She’s (G)drawn a line that she won’t man, fate; and her and time are a fac ing off.

but it still (Em7)ain’t (G)here.

She says some thing’s (Em7)got ta (G)give.

Yeah, (A)some thing’s got ta give me but ter flies, (Bm)some thing’s got ta make me feel a live.

Yeah, (A)some thing’s got ta give me dreams at night, (Bm)some thing’s got ta make me feel all right.

I don’t (D)know where it is, yeah, but (Asus)some thing’s got ta give.

Some thing’s got ta give.

yeah, but (Asus)some thing’s got ta give.

(D)I swear there’s got (Em)to be a meant to be for me out there.

Some where,

(D)some day I’m gon na find some one, some how, some where.

(D5)Jen ny’s got a job, a cat (Em7)named Jake thir ty one can dles on her birth day cake

(Em7)next (G)year.

She (D5)thought by now she’d have a (Em7)man, two car seats and a min i van.

She says some thing’s (Em7)got ta, (G)some thing’s got ta, some thing’s got ta, (A)some thing’s got ta give me but ter flies, (Bm)some thing’s got ta make me feel a live.

Yeah, (A)some thing’s got ta give me dreams at night, (Bm)some thing’s got ta make me feel all right.

I don’t (D)know where it is, yeah, but (Asus)some thing’s got ta, I don’t (D)know where it is, yeah, but (Asus)some thing’s got ta, I don’t (D)know where it is, yeah, but (Asus)some thing’s got ta give.

Oh, some thing’s got ta give.

Something's Gotta Give — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Something's Gotta Give" by LeAnn Rimes: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Something's Gotta Give”

What key is "Something's Gotta Give" by LeAnn Rimes played in?
Something's Gotta Give is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Something's Gotta Give"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Something's Gotta Give" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Something's Gotta Give"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Something's Gotta Give"?
"Something's Gotta Give" was originally performed by LeAnn Rimes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Something's Gotta Give"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, D7, Dmaj, Dmaj7, Dpow, +5 more.
What other songs by LeAnn Rimes can I play here?
Try "REMEMBER WHEN", "LIGHT THE FIRE WITHIN", "I NEED YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Something's Gotta Give" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Something's Gotta Give" by LeAnn Rimes. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Something's Gotta Give" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Something's Gotta Give" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.