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You're All I Need To Get By — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “You're All I Need To Get By”
Free karaoke for "You're All I Need To Get By" by Michael McDonald: 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 A, 92 BPM.
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Lyrics
Like a sweet gle pro morn ing dew, I took one look at you and it was plain to see you were y my y des try ti ny.
move me.
With arms o pen wide I threw a way my pride.
I’ll sac ri fice for you, but to ded er i cate my life to you.
(A)I will go what’s where you lead, (A)al ways there in times a lit of need.
er.
I (B7)Then when I (B7)lose my will, you’ll of be there to push me up the hill.
There’s (A)no,
no look ing (Bm9)back for tion, (A)We’ve got love: sure (B7)’nough, that’s e (Dm6)nough.
You’re all,
you’re all I (B)need
to get by.
Like an ea gle pro tects his nest, for you I’ll do my best, stand by you like a tree, dare an y bod y des try ti and move me.
Dar ling, in I found strength where I was torn down.
Don’t know ri what’s in store, but to geth er we cate pen an y door.
(A)Just to do what’s good for you (A)and in spire in you a lit tle high er.
I (B7)know you can (B7)make a man out of a soul that did n’t have a goal, ’cause (A)we,
we got the (Bm9)right foun tion, (A)We’ve got love: sure (B7)’nough, that’s e (Dm6)nough.
You’re all,
you’re all I (B)need
to get by.
(A)and with love and de ter mi (Dm6)na tion you’re all, you’re all I want to strive for and try a lit tle more for.
Oh, all the joy un der the sun wrapped up in to one.
You’re all, you’re all I (B)need.
You’re all I (B)need.
(You’re all I (E7sus)need)
to get by.
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Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (11)
- What key is "You're All I Need To Get By" by Michael McDonald played in?
- You're All I Need To Get By is arranged in the key of A 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 92 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?
- 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'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 Michael McDonald. 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 8 chords: A, A7, B, B7, Bm7, Bm9, Dm6, E7.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". 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 Michael McDonald. 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 A, 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.
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