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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"You Got To Me" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Got To Me"?
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 "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 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 "You Got To Me". Key of G, 176 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.