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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"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, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Really Got 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 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 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 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 Really Got Me". Key of Bb, 125 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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