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I’m a (Em)wom an,
and Lord
knows it’s hard.
I need a real man to give me (Em)what I need.
Sweet at ten
tion,
love
and ten der ness.
When it’s real, it’s un con di tion al, I’m (Em)tell in’ y’all.
’Cause a (B7)man just ain’t a man an if he ain’t man an e nough to (Em)love you when you’re right,
love you when you’re wrong,
(Am7)love you when you’re weak,
love you when you’re strong,
take you high er
when the world got you (Em)feel in’ low.
He’s giv ing you his last,
’cause he’s think in’ of you first,
giv ing com fort when he’s think in’ that you’re hurt.
That’s what’s done when you real ly love some one.
I’m (Em)tell in’ y’all.
I’m tell in’ y’all.
’Cause you’re a (Em)real man,
and Lord
knows it’s hard.
Some times you just need to give a (Em)wom an’s touch.
Sweet af fec
tion,
love
and and sup port.
When it’s real, it’s un con di tion al, I’m (Em)tell in’ y’all.
’Cause a (B7)wom an ain’t a wom an if she ain’t wom an e nough to (Em)love you when you’re right,
love you when you’re wrong,
(Am7)love you when you’re weak,
love you when you’re strong,
take you high er
when the world got you (Em)feel in’ low.
She’s giv ing you her best,
e ven when you’re at your worst,
giv ing com fort when she’s think in’ that you’re hurt.
That’s what’s done when you real ly love some one.
I’m (Em)tell in’ y’all.
I’m tell in’ y’all.
’Cause you’re a tell in’ y’all.
Whoo, (Em)whoo,
whoo.
Whoo, (Am7)whoo,
whoo.
Whoo
whoo, (Em)whoo,
whoo.
Some times you wan na ar gue, some times you wan na fight, some (Am7)times it’s gon na feel like it ’ll nev er be right, but (Bm7)some thin’ so strong, if you’re hold in’ on, it (Em)don’t make sense,
but it make a good song.
’Cause a (B7)man just ain’t a man an if he ain’t man an e nough to (Em)love you when you’re right,
love you when you’re wrong,
(Am7)love you when you’re weak,
love you when you’re strong,
take you high er
when the world got you (Em)feel in’ low.
He’s giv ing you his last,
’cause he’s think in’ of you first,
giv ing com fort when he’s think in’ that you’re hurt.
That’s what’s done when you real ly love some one.
(I’m tell in’ y’all.) I’m tell in’ y’all.
I’m tell in’ y’all that a (B7)wom an ain’t a wom an if she ain’t wom an e nough to (Em)love you when you’re right,
love you when you’re wrong,
(Am7)love you when you’re weak,
love you when you’re strong,
take you high er
when the world got you (Em)feel in’ low.
She’s giv ing you her best,
e ven when you’re at your worst,
giv ing com fort when she’s think in’ that you’re hurt.
That’s what’s done when you real ly love some one.
(I’m tell in’ y’all.) I’m tell in’ y’all.
I’m tell in’ y’all that a I’m tell in’ y’all.
(Em)Hmm,
hmm,
yeah.
(Am7)Hmm,
hmm,
yeah.
(Bm7)Hmm,
hmm,
yeah.
(Em)Hmm,
hmm,
yeah.
(Em)Hmm,
hmm,
yeah.
(Am7)Hmm,
hmm,
yeah.
(Bm7)Hmm,
hmm,
yeah.
(Em)Hmm,
hmm,
yeah.
When You Really Love Someone — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "When You Really Love Someone" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 68 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “When You Really Love Someone”
- Can I play "When You Really Love Someone" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "When You Really Love Someone" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "When You Really Love Someone" by Alicia Keys played in?
- When You Really Love Someone is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When You Really Love Someone"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When You Really Love Someone" 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 "When You Really Love Someone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When You Really Love Someone"?
- "When You Really Love Someone" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When You Really Love Someone"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am7, B7, Bm7, Em. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "When You Really Love Someone"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "When You Really Love Someone" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "When You Really Love Someone"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When You Really Love Someone" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.