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(G5)Girl, you real (F5)ly (G5)got me (F5)go (G5)ing, you got (F5)me (G5)so I (F5)don’t (G5)know what I’m do (F5)ing, now.
(G5)Yeah, you real (F5)ly (G5)got me (F5)now, you got (F5)me (G5)so I (F5)can’t (G5)sleep at night.
(A5)Yeah, you real (G5)ly (A5)got me (G5)now, you got (G5)me (A5)so I (G5)don’t (A5)know what I’m do (G5)ing now.
(C5)Oh, (D5)yeah, you real (C5)ly (D5)got me (C5)now, you got (C5)me (D5)so I (C5)can’t (D5)sleep at night.
(C)You (D)real ly (C)got (D)me, (C)you (D)real ly (C)got (D)me, (C)you (D)real ly (C)got (D)me.
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 C, 132 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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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 C 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 132 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 7 chords: Apow, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Fpow, Gpow.
- 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 C, 132 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.