Need You Now: Piano Sheet

Name: Need You Now: Piano Sheet
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-35275
Price: 4.99 USD
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Words and music by Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Josh Kear / recorded by Lady Antebellum / arr. Carol Matz

Level: Big Note

Item: 00-35275

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"Need You Now" is from the #1 album from Grammy-winning trio Lady Antebellum. This big note piano arrangement includes lyrics and chord symbols.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

ISBN10: 0-7390-7086-X

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-7086-4

UPC: 038081395883

SKU: 00-35275

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About the Composer: Dave Haywood

Dave Haywood is a composer and multi-instrumentalist best known as a founding member of Lady Antebellum, the Grammy-winning country trio that achieved mainstream success in the late 2000s and 2010s. His songwriting contributions helped shape the group's signature sound, which blended country storytelling with pop accessibility and polished production.

Haywood's work in popular songwriting demonstrates how melody and lyric can work together to create emotionally resonant songs that connect with broad audiences. For music educators introducing students to contemporary songwriting, his work offers accessible examples of how country and pop songwriting traditions inform modern commercial music.

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Why we love this

This big note arrangement opens country music repertoire to younger and developing pianists who might otherwise feel locked out of the genre. The inclusion of lyrics and chord symbols transforms the piece into a teaching tool for understanding song structure, harmonic function, and how melody relates to accompaniment patterns in contemporary popular music.

What to expect

The piece carries the intimate emotional weight of the original recording despite its simplified texture. There's a conversational quality to the melody that lets younger players experience how restraint and simplicity can be more powerful than technical complexity, paired with the satisfaction of playing a song that audiences actually recognize.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits developing pianists (typically grades 2-3) who want to play recognizable contemporary music and gain confidence with popular song structures. It also works for students in early pop music or contemporary songwriting units, and for pianists who accompany singers in rehearsal or performance.

How to get the most out of it

Lean into the steady rhythmic groove that defines the song's appeal. The accompaniment patterns should feel relaxed and conversational rather than rigid.
Use the chord symbols to explore voice leading in the left hand, allowing students to understand how simple chords can be voiced musically rather than played as block shapes.
Keep the lyrics in mind even if you're not singing them. Phrase the melody as a vocalist would, with natural breath points and emotional emphasis on key words.
Pay attention to dynamics marked in the arrangement. Big note versions still contain nuance, and respecting those markings prevents the piece from sounding one-dimensional.

How to use it

Include this in spring recitals or informal concert settings where contemporary repertoire feels appropriate. It also serves as a bridge between classical and pop for students exploring multiple genres, and pairs naturally with other country or contemporary pop arrangements at similar levels.