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(CN.C.)Look for the bare ne ces si ties, the (Bb)sim ple bare ne ces si ties; for (F)get a bout your (D7)wor ries and your (G7)strife.
I mean the bare ne (F7)ces si ties, or (Bb)Moth er Na ture’s (Bb7)rec i pes that (F)bring the (D7)bare ne (G7)ces si ties (C)of (F)life.
(CN.C.)Wher ev er I (C)wan der, wher ev er I (F)roam.
(CN.C.)I could n’t be (C)fond er of my in’ big (F)home.
(CN.C.)The bees are (Bb)buzz in’ in in’ the tree to you make some (F)hon ey to just for (G7)me.
But (Dm7)You look un der the (D7)rocks and plants and you (Gm)take a glance at the (C)fan cy ants, then I (F)may be try a (D)few.
The bare ne (Gm)ces si ties of (C)life will come to (F)you,
they’ll (C)come to (F)you!
(CN.C.)Look for the bare ne ces si ties, the (Bb)sim ple bare ne ces si ties; for (F)get a bout your (D7)wor ries and your (G7)strife.
I mean the bare ne (F7)ces si ties, that’s (Bb)why a bear can (Bb7)rest at ease with (F)just the (D7)bare ne (G7)ces si ties (C)of (F)life.
(CN.C.)When you pick a (C)paw paw or pri ck ly (F)pear,
(CN.C.)and you prick a (C)raw paw, next time in’ be (F)ware.
(CN.C.)Don’t pick the (Bb)prick ly pear in’ by paw, when some pick a (F)pear, try to use the (G7)claw.
When (Dm7)you don’t need you to (D7)use the claw when and (Gm)pick a pear of the (C)big paw paw.
Have I’ll (F)giv en you a (D)clue?
The bare ne (Gm)ces si ties of (C)life will come to (F)you,
they’ll (C)come to (F)you!
(CN.C.)Look for the (F)you!
The Bare Necessities — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Bare Necessities" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 168 BPM.
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About “The Bare Necessities”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Bare Necessities" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Bare Necessities" is in Bb.
- What key is "The Bare Necessities" by Terry Gilkyson played in?
- The Bare Necessities is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Bare Necessities"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Bare Necessities" 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 "The Bare Necessities"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Bare Necessities"?
- "The Bare Necessities" was originally performed by Terry Gilkyson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Terry Gilkyson can I play here?
- Try "The Bare Necessities", "The Bare Necessities", "The Bare Necessities". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Bare Necessities" 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. "The Bare Necessities" is in the key of Bb at 168 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Bare Necessities"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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