You've Really Got A Hold On Me

by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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Lyrics

(A)I don’t na like you,

but I na love you; (F#m)seems that I’m al ways

but think ing of you.

(A)Oh, oh, oh, you treat me (D)bad ly,

I love you (Bm)mad ly, you’ve (E7)real ly got a (A)hold on me.

(You real ly got a hold on You real ly got a (F#m)hold on (You me.

ly got a hold on Ba me.) by, (A)I don’t na want you,

but I na need you; (F#m)don’t wan na kiss you,

an I er need to.

(A)Oh, oh, oh, you do me (D)wrong now,

my love is (Bm)strong now, you’ve (E7)real ly got a (A)hold on me.

(You real ly got a hold on You real ly got a (F#m)hold on (You me.

ly got a hold on Ba me.) by, (F#m)hold

on me.

ly got a hold on Ba me.) by, (A)I love (A7)you and all I (D)want you to do is just (A)hold me, (please) hold me, (squeeze) (E7)hold me, hold me.

me.

Tight er!

Tight er!

You (A)real ly got a hold on me, real ly got a hold on you (F#m)real ly got a hold on me.

real ly got a hold on me.)

You've Really Got A Hold On Me — Simple Sheet Music

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"You've Really Got A Hold On 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 A, 111 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “You've Really Got A Hold On Me”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You've Really Got A Hold On 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've Really Got A Hold On Me" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles played in?
You've Really Got A Hold On Me 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've Really Got A Hold On Me"?
The arrangement plays at 111 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You've Really Got A Hold On 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've Really Got A Hold On Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You've Really Got A Hold On Me"?
"You've Really Got A Hold On Me" was originally performed by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You've Really Got A Hold On Me"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, E, E7, F#m.
What other songs by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles can I play here?
Try "OOO BABY BABY", "THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS", "I SECOND THAT EMOTION". 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've Really Got A Hold On Me". Key of A, 111 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.