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Know we need it.
(Soul power.) We got to have it.
(Soul power.) Know we want it.
(Soul power.) Got to have it.
(Soul power.) Give it to me.
(Soul power.) Hey!
We need it.
(Soul power.) We want it.
(Soul power.) Got to have it.
(Soul power.) I wan na get
un der your skin.
If I get there, I got to win.
You need some soul.
Come on, get some
and then you’ll know
where I’m com in’ from.
Huh, I may lay in the cut and go a long, but I’m still on the case,
and my rap is strong, uh.
Hey!
Don’t jump on my train when I’m out of sight.
Just check your self, and say, yeah, you’re right.
Huh.
Hey!
Hit me!
Uh.
Give it,
put it there,
huh.
Love me ten der,
and love me slow.
That don’t get it, come back for more.
Ah,
ah,
Love me ten der, ah, love me slow.
That don’t get it, come back for more.
Hey!
Uh, look a here.
You got ta get
in the brack et.
You know I like it.
Huh, al right.
Look a here, al right uh.
Don’t fall on the ground, you got to get down, down, down, down, down,
heh.
Uh.
Don’t fall on the ground,
you got to get down, down, down, down, down,
huh,
huh.
Good god.
I got to ask you
what we need.
(Soul power.) what we want uh.
(Soul power.) Got to have, (Soul power.) what we want.
(Soul power.)
What we’re miss in’, power.)
what we’re miss in’, power.)
what we want, power.) what we need.
(Soul power.) Huh.
Uh.
Hey, hit me!
Help me, we got ta, we got ta,
get in the brack et.
Know I like it.
Hey!
Hey!
Soul Power — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Soul Power" by James Brown: 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, 105 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Soul Power”
- What key is "Soul Power" by James Brown played in?
- Soul Power 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 "Soul Power"?
- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Soul Power" 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 "Soul Power"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Soul Power"?
- "Soul Power" was originally performed by James Brown. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Soul Power"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C9, Dm7, G9. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by James Brown can I play here?
- Try "THE PAYBACK", "SAY IT LOUD", "PRISONER OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Soul Power" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Soul Power" by James Brown. 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 "Soul Power" 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 "Soul Power" 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.