Want U Back

by Cher Lloyd
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Uh!

Mmm, yeah.

(F#m7)La la la la (Bm)la.

(A)Uh!

(D)Hey, boy, you nev er had much game.

Thought I need ed (F#m7)to up (Bm)grade, so I went and walked a way, way, way.

(D)Now, I seen you been hang ing out with that oth er (F#m7)girl in (Bm)town, look ing like a pair of clowns, clowns, clowns.

Re (D)mem ber all the things that you and I did first?

And now you’re do ing them with (F#m7)her.

Re (Bm)mem ber all the things that you and I did first?

You got me, got me like this.

And (D)now you’re tak ing her to ev ’ry res tau rant and ev ’ry where we went.

Come (F#m7)on!

And (Bm)now you’re tak ing her to ev ’ry res tau rant.

You got me, got me like this.

(D)Boy, you can say an y thing you wan na.

I don’t give a shh, no one else can (F#m7)have you.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(D)I broke it off think ing you’d be cry ing, now I feel like shh look ing at you (F#m7)fly ing.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(D)Please, this ain’t e ven jeal ous y.

She ain’t got a (F#m7)thing on (Bm)me, try’n’ to rock them ug ly jeans, jeans, jeans.

(D)You clear ly did n’t think this through.

If what I’ve been (F#m7)told is (Bm)true, you’ll be crawl ing back like “boo hoo hoo.” Re (D)mem ber all the things that you and I did first?

And now you’re do ing them with (F#m7)her.

Re (Bm)mem ber all the things that you and I did first?

You got me, got me like this.

And (D)now you’re tak ing her to ev ’ry res tau rant and ev ’ry where we went.

Come (F#m7)on!

And (Bm)now you’re tak ing her to ev ’ry res tau rant.

You got me, got me like this.

(D)Boy, you can say an y thing you wan na.

I don’t give a shh, no one else can (F#m7)have you.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(D)I broke it off think ing you’d be cry ing, now I feel like shh look ing at you (F#m7)fly ing.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

want you, want you back.

(A)(Ooh.)

I thought you’d (F#m7)still be mine when I kissed you good bye, oh oh, oh oh.

And you might be with her, but I still had you first, oh oh, oh oh.

Yeah, yeah.

Yo, re (D)mem ber all the things that you and I did first, and now you’re do ing them with (F#m7)her.

Re (Bm)mem ber all the things that you and I did first.

You got me, got me like this.

(D)Boy, you can say an y thing you wan na.

I don’t give a shh, no one else can (F#m7)have you.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(D)I broke it off think ing you’d be cry ing, now I feel like shh look ing at you (F#m7)fly ing.

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(A)(Ooh.)

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(A)(Ooh.)

I (Bm)want you back, I want you back, w want you, want you back.

(A)(Ooh.) want you, want you back.

Want U Back — Simple Sheet Music

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"Want U Back" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 120 BPM.

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

About “Want U Back”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Want U Back"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Want U Back" by Cher Lloyd played in?
Want U Back 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 "Want U Back"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Want U Back" 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 "Want U Back"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Want U Back"?
"Want U Back" was originally performed by Cher Lloyd. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Want U Back"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Dpow, F#m7.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Want U Back". Key of D, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.