About “You Really Got Me”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks in?

The backing track is in C at 138 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

Can I sing over "You Really Got Me" with this accompaniment?

Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.

Is this a karaoke version of "You Really Got Me"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Really Got Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "You Really Got Me" as a backing track for my instrument?

Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.

Can I download the accompaniment for "You Really Got Me"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "You Really Got Me"?

"You Really Got Me" was originally performed by The Kinks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by The Kinks are available?

Other accompaniments by The Kinks: "Sunny Afternon", "Waterloo Sunset". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.