You Give Me Something

by James Morrison
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Lyrics

You on ly stay with me in the morn ing.

just You on ly hold me when I sleep.

And I can I was meant to tread the wa ter,

but now I’ve got ten in too deep.

For ev ’ry piece of me that wants one.

you,

an oth er piece backs a way.

’Cause (Em7)you

give me some thing that (G)makes me scared al right.

This could be noth ing, but I’m (G7)will ing to give (G7)it a try.

Please give me some thing ’cause (G7)some day I might know

my (C)heart.

You on ly wait ed up for the hours ing.

just to spend a lit time a with me.

And I can say I’ve nev er brought you flow ers.

but I can’t work out what they mean.

I nev er thought that I’d love some one.

you,

an That was some one ’s dream.

’Cause (Em7)you

give me some thing that (G)makes me scared al right.

This could be noth ing, but I’m (G7)will ing to give (G7)it a try.

Please give me some thing ’cause (G7)some day I might know

my (C)heart.

thing ’cause (G)some day I might call you (Dm7)from my heart.

But it (Bb)might be a (F)sec ond too (C7)late.

And the (Ebmaj7)words that I could nev er say

gon na (CN.C.)come out an y way,

oh.

’Cause (Em7)you

give me some thing that (G)makes me scared al right.

This could be noth ing, but I’m (G7)will ing to give (G7)it a try.

Please give me some thing.

’Cause (Em7)you

give me some thing that (G)makes me scared al right.

This could be noth ing, but I’m (G7)will ing to give (G7)it a try.

Please give me some thing.

’Cause thing ’cause (G7)some day I might know

my (C)heart,

know my heart, know my heart, know my heart.

You Give Me Something — Piano Lead Sheet

"You Give Me Something" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 80 BPM.

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

About “You Give Me Something

Where are the chord symbols for "You Give Me Something" 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. "You Give Me Something" is in C.
What key is "You Give Me Something" by James Morrison played in?
You Give Me Something is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Give Me Something"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Give Me Something" 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 "You Give Me Something"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Give Me Something"?
"You Give Me Something" was originally performed by James Morrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Give Me Something"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj9, C, C7, +9 more.
What other songs by James Morrison can I play here?
Try "NOTHING EVER HURT LIKE YOU", "WONDERFUL WORLD", "YOU MAKE IT REAL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "You Give Me Something" 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. "You Give Me Something" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "You Give Me Something"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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