What Ya Want From Me

by Adam Lambert
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Lyrics

(Bm)Hey,

slow it down.

(D)What do you want (G)from me,

(D)what do you want (G)from me?

(Bm)Yeah,

I’m a fraid.

(D)What do you want (G)from me,

(D)what do you want (G)from me?

There (Bm)might have been a time when I would (A)give my self a way.

(D)Oh, once (G)up on a time (D)I did (G)n’t give a (A)damn.

But (Bm)now,

here we are.

So (D)what do you want (G)from me,

(D)what do you want (G)from me?

Just (A)don’t give up, I’m (D)work in’ it out.

Please (A)don’t give in.

I won’t (D)let you down.

It (A)messed me up, need a (D)sec ond to breathe, just keep (A)com ing a round.

Hey, what do you want from me,

what do you want from me,

what do you want from me?

(Bm)Yeah,

it’s plain to see

that, (D)ba by, you’re beau (G)ti ful

and there’s (D)noth in’ wrong (G)with you.

It’s (Bm)me,

I’m a freak.

But (D)thanks for lov (G)in’ me,

’cause you’re (D)do in’ it per (G)fect ly.

Yeah, there (Bm)might have been a time when I would (A)let you slip a way.

(D)I would (G)n’t e ven try, but (D)I think you (G)could save my (A)life.

from me, what do you want from me, what do you want from me?

What do you want from me, what do you want from me?

Just don’t give up on me.

(Bm)I won’t let ya down.

No, I won’t let ya down.

And so...

from me?

Just don’t give up, I’m (D)work in’ it out.

Please (A)don’t give in.

I won’t (D)let you down.

It (A)messed me up, need a (D)sec ond to breathe, just keep (A)com ing a round.

Hey, what do you want from me?

Just don’t give up, I’m (D)work in’ it out.

Please (A)don’t give in.

I won’t (D)let you down.

It (A)messed me up, need a (D)sec ond to breathe, just keep (A)com ing a round.

Hey, what do you want Hey, what do you want from me, what do you want from me, what do you want from me?

What do you want from me, what do you want from me?

What Ya Want From Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "What Ya Want From Me" by Adam Lambert: 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, 92 BPM.

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

About “What Ya Want From Me”

What key is "What Ya Want From Me" by Adam Lambert played in?
What Ya Want From Me 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 "What Ya Want From Me"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What Ya Want From Me" 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 "What Ya Want From Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What Ya Want From Me"?
"What Ya Want From Me" was originally performed by Adam Lambert. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "What Ya Want From Me"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Adam Lambert can I play here?
Try "GHOST TOWN", "IF I HAD YOU", "Welcome To The Show (featuring Laleh)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "What Ya Want From Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Ya Want From Me" by Adam Lambert. 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 "What Ya Want From Me" 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 "What Ya Want From Me" 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.