You Really Got Me, written by Ray Davies of The Kinks, is often cited as one of the most influential songs in the evolution of rock and heavy metal. The track is notable for its powerful guitar riff and was a significant commercial success for the band. The original recording featured innovative use of guitar distortion, creating a distinct sound for its time.
Key: G
F5
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G5
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A5
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C5
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D5
) Or as shown here, using full barre chords F, G & A: F 1st fret barre chord (form an F chord on the 1st fret)
F
G
F
G
G
Girl, you really got me goin' You got me so I don't know what I'm doin', now
G
A
G
A
A
Yeah, you really got me now You got me so I don't know what I'm doin', now
C
D
C
D
D
Oh, yeah, you really got me now You got me so I can't sleep at night
C
D
C
D
You Really Got Me
C
D
C
D
You Really Got Me
C
D
C
D
You Really Got Me
C
F
G
F
G
G
See, don't ever set me free I always wanna be by your side
G
A
G
A
A
Yeah, you really got me now You got me so I don't know what I'm doin', now
C
D
C
D
D
Oh, yeah, you really got me now You got me so I can't sleep at night
C
D
C
D
You Really Got Me
C
D
C
D
You Really Got Me
C
D
C
D
You Really Got Me Oh no...
F
G
F
G
G
See, don't ever set me free I always wanna be by your side
G
A
G
A
A
Yeah, you really got me now You got me so I don't know what I'm doin', now
C
D
C
D
D
Oh, yeah, you really got me now You got me so I can't sleep at night