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I Need You To Know

Armin van Buuren verified
Key: B
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ - ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕
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Song Fundamentals
Key B (B Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Dance
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ - ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕
Time Signature 4/4
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I Need You To Know by Armin van Buuren is played in the key of B. Arranged in the natural sounding key of B in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'I Need You To Know' by Armin van Buuren utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between B and F#/A#: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ - ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – V – I – IV – I – V
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
B F#/Bb E/B F#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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B/F#

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key B Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key B Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of B without a capo.

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piano Chord Family B

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of B. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I B Tonic
ii C#m Supertonic
iii D#m Mediant
IV E Subdominant
V F# Dominant
vi G#m Submediant
vii° A#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (B, F#)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: B • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – I – IV – I – V • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ I Need You To Know

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for I Need You To Know (Armin van Buuren)?

To play the Easy Chords for I Need You To Know, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for I Need You To Know?

The original recording key for I Need You To Know by Armin van Buuren is B. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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