Other arrangements of You Really Got Me
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(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.
Oh, oh.
(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.
Oh, oh.
You Really Got Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks: 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 F, 125 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 F 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 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Really Got Me" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "You Really Got Me"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, G.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "You Really Got Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks. 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 Really Got Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 Really Got 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.