You Really Got Me
View chords used in this chart
Riff 1 = F G
Riff 2 = G A
Riff 3 = C D
intro - Riff 1 x 2 single guitar
Riff 1 x 2 guitar, drum, bass
Riff 1
girl you really got me going
you got me so i dont know what i'm doing
yeah you really got now
you got me so i cant sleep at night
Riff 2
yeah you really got me now
you got me so I dont know what i'm doing now
Riff 3
oh yeah, you really got me now
you got me so I cant sleep at night
you really got me
you really got me
you really got me
Riff 1
see dont ever set me free
i always wanna be your side
girl you really got now
you got me so i cant sleep at night
Riff 2
yeah you really got me now
you got me so I dont know what i'm doing now
Riff 3
oh yeah you really got me now
you got me so I cant sleep at night
you really got me
you really got me
you really got me
Solo over Riff 1 x 10
Riff 1
see dont ever set me free
i always wanna be your side
girl you really got now
you got me so i cant sleep at night
Riff 2
yeah you really got me now
you got me so I dont know what i'm doing now
Riff 3
oh yeah you really got me now
you got me so I cant sleep at night
you really got me
you really got me
you really got me
ending
D D D D7
(riff 1) (riff 2) (riff 3)
F5 G5 F5 G5 G5 A5 G5 A5 C5 D5 C5 D5
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-1--3-3-1-3- -3--5-5-3-5- -8---10-10-8--10-
How to play You Really Got Me
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.