You Needed Me

by Anne Murray
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Lyrics

I cried a (F)tear,

you wiped it (Bb)dry.

I was con (C7)fused,

you cleared my (F)mind.

I sold my (Am)soul,

you bought it (Bb)back for me and held me (G7)up

and gave me (C)dig ni ty.

Some how you (C7)need ed me.

You gave me (F)strength

to stand a (Bb)lone a gain, to face the (C7)world

out on my (F)own a gain.

You put me (Am)high

up on a (Bb)ped es tal,

so (F)high that I can (A)al most (Dm)see e (Dm7)ter ni ty,

you (C7)need ed me,

you (Fsus)need ed me.

(F)And I (Dm)can’t be lieve it’s you, I can’t be (Bb)lieve it’s true;

I (Gm7)need ed you and you were (F)there.

And I’ll (Dm)nev er leave.

Why should I leave?

I’d (Bb)be a fool,

(F)’cause I’ve (G7)fi n’lly found some one who real ly (Gm7)cares.

You held my (F)need ed me,

you (G7)need ed me.

You Needed Me — Simple Sheet Music

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"You Needed 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 Bb, 80 BPM.

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

About “You Needed Me

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Needed 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 Needed Me" by Anne Murray played in?
You Needed Me is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Needed Me"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Needed 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 Needed Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Needed Me"?
"You Needed Me" was originally performed by Anne Murray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Anne Murray can I play here?
Try "YOU NEEDED ME", "SNOWBIRD", "Could I Have This Dance". 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 Needed Me". Key of Bb, 80 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.

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