You Got To Me

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

(G)Ma ma told me that some ’ry day it would hap pen.

But she nev er said that it would hap pen like this.

Pa pa said, “Look out, some girl ’ll catch you nap pin’.

Some lit tle girl will get to you with her kiss.”

(C)You got to (G)me.

You (C)brought me to my (G)knees.

(C)Nev er thought I’d say (G)please,

girl.

(You got to (C)me.) You got to my (D)soul; (You got to (G)me.) you got con trol.

(You got to (C)me.) You got to (D7)me; you got to be (G)mine.

(G)Used to slip through that ev ’ry girl’s hands like wa ter.

But Nev er met one who could er tie pen me down.

Straight a said, head and stead y ’ll as Gi bral tar

till you tle brought me tum bl in’ to the ground.

(C)You got to (G)me.

You (C)brought me to my (G)knees.

(C)Nev er thought I’d say (G)please,

girl.

(You got to (C)me.) You got to my (D)soul; (You got to (G)me.) you got con trol.

(You got to (C)me.) You got to (D7)me; you got to be (G)mine.

(Down on your knees;

ba by, say please.

Down on your knees;

ba by, say please.) (C)You got to

(You got to me.) You got to me, girl, (You got to me.) you got to me.

(You got to me.) You got to me, girl, (You got to me.) you got to me.

You Got To Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "You Got To Me" by Neil Diamond: 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 G, 176 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “You Got To Me”

What key is "You Got To Me" by Neil Diamond played in?
You Got To Me is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Got To Me"?
The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Got To Me" 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 "You Got To Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Got To Me"?
"You Got To Me" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "You Got To Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Got To Me" by Neil Diamond. 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 "You Got To Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "You Got To 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.