You Really Got Me

by The Kinks
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You Really Got Me

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The Kinks132 BPM
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Lyrics

(F)Girl, you real (Eb)ly (F)got me (Eb)go (F)ing, you got (Eb)me (F)so I (Eb)don’t (F)know what I’m do (Eb)ing.

(F)Yeah, you real (Eb)ly (F)got me (Eb)now, you got (Eb)me (F)so I (Eb)can’t (F)sleep at night.

(G)Yeah, you real (F)ly (G)got me (F)now, you got (F)me (G)so I (F)don’t (G)know what I’m do (F)ing.

Oh (C)yeah, you real (Bb)ly (C)got me (Bb)now, you got (Bb)me (C)so I (Bb)can’t (C)sleep at night, (Bb)you (C)real ly (Bb)got (C)me, (Bb)you (C)real ly (Bb)got (C)me, (Bb)you (C)real ly (Bb)got (C)me.

(F)See, don’t ev (Eb)er (F)set me (Eb)free, (F)ing, I al (Eb)ways (F)wan na (Eb)be (F)by your side.

do (Eb)ing.

(F)Girl, you real (Eb)ly (F)got me (Eb)now, you got (Eb)me (F)so I (Eb)can’t (F)sleep at night.

(G)Yeah, you real (F)ly (G)got me (F)now, you got (F)me (G)so I (F)don’t (G)know what I’m do (F)ing.

Oh (C)yeah, you real (Bb)ly (C)got me (Bb)now, you got (Bb)me (C)so I (Bb)can’t (C)sleep at night, (Bb)you (C)real ly (Bb)got (C)me, (Bb)you (C)real ly (Bb)got (C)me, (Bb)you (C)real ly (Bb)got (C)me.

You Really Got Me — Simple Sheet Music

"You Really Got 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, 140 BPM.

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

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About “You Really Got Me”

What key is "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks played in?
You Really Got 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 Really Got Me"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Really Got 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 Really Got Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Really Got Me"?
"You Really Got Me" was originally performed by The Kinks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Kinks can I play here?
Try "LOLA", "COME DANCING", "ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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