You're All I Need To Get By

by Marvin Gaye
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Lyrics

You’re (C6)all

I (D7)need

to get (Fm6)by

y (C6)y.

Like the sweet gle pro morn ing dew, I took one look at you, and it was plain to see (C)you were y my y des try and ti ny.

With my arms o pen wide, I threw a way my pride I’ll know sac ri fice for you to (C)ded i cate can o my life for you.

I will go what’s where you lead (C)al ways there in time of lit need.

er.

(D7)And when I can lose my will out (Fm)you’ll be there to push me up the hill.

There’s (C)no no look ing (F)back for us, tion (C)we (F6)got (C)love and sure (D7)’nough, that’s e (Fm)nough.

You’re (C)all, you’re all I (Fm)need

to get (C)by.

(G)I (D7)need

to get (Fm6)by

y (C6)y.

Like an sweet gle pro tects his nest, for you I’ll do my best, stand by you like a tree, (C)you were y my y des try and ti ny.

Dar lin’, in you I found strength where I was torn down.

I’ll know what’s in store for you to (C)ded i cate can o my an y door just to do what’s good for you (C)and in spire in time of lit need.

er.

(D7)I know you can make a man out (Fm)of a soul that did n’t have a goal.

’Cause (C)we, we got the (F)right foun da tion (C)and (F6)with (C)love and de (D7)ter mi na (Fm)tion.

You’re (C)all, you’re all I (Fm)need

to get (C)by.

(G)I all, you’re all I (F)want to strive for and do a lit tle more.

All, all the joys (F)un der the sun wrapp’d up in to one.

You’re all, you’re all (A7)I (Fm6)need

all, you’re all (A7)I (Fm6)need

to get (C)by.

You're All I Need To Get By — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "You're All I Need To Get By" by Marvin Gaye: 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 C, 104 BPM.

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

About “You're All I Need To Get By”

What key is "You're All I Need To Get By" by Marvin Gaye played in?
You're All I Need To Get By 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're All I Need To Get By"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You're All I Need To Get By" 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're All I Need To Get By"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You're All I Need To Get By"?
"You're All I Need To Get By" was originally performed by Marvin Gaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You're All I Need To Get By"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Bb7, C, C6, Cmaj7, D7, Dm7, F, +5 more.
What other songs by Marvin Gaye can I play here?
Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "You're All I Need To Get By" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You're All I Need To Get By" by Marvin Gaye. 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're All I Need To Get By" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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're All I Need To Get By" 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.