"I Need My Girl" is a song written by Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf and Scott Devendorf of the American alternative rock band The National. The song was originally recorded by the band in 2013 for their sixth studio album, Trouble Will Find Me, where it appears as the tenth track. An "I Need My Girl" promotional single was released to European radio in November 2013, American radio in January 2014 and British radio in March 2014, becoming the fifth release by the band in promotion of Trouble Will Find Me. The song has featured in the movie Entourage and on episodes of the television shows The Mindy Project and You. Track listings Personnel The National Matt Berninger - lead vocals Aaron Dessner - rhythm guitar, keyboards, vibraphone, harmonica Bryce Dessner - lead guitar, keyboards, e-bow, orchestration Bryan Devendorf - drums, percussion Scott Devendorf - bass guitar Recording personnel Artwork Randall J Lane - Artwork (Ballads) Lafont London - design Distant Station Ltd. - design Charts Release history Commercial Promotional References The National (band) songs 2013 singles 2013 songs 4AD singles Rock ballads Songs written by Matt Berninger Songs written by Aaron Dessner Songs written by Bryce Dessner Song recordings produced by Aaron Dessner Song recordings produced by Bryce Dessner