As Long As He Needs Me
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[Verso 1]
F Fsus2 F
As long as he needs me
F Cdim Bb
Oh, yes, he does need me
Gm7 C7
In spite of what you see
Bbm Bbm/C F
I'm sure that he needs me
F Fsus2 F
Who else would love him still
F Cdim Bb
When they've been used so ill
Gm7 C7
He knows I always will
Bbm Bbm/C F
As long as he needs me
[Ponte]
Cm7 C7 F
I miss him so much when he is gone
G7
But when he's near me
C C7
I don't let on
[Verso 2]
F Fsus2 F
The way I feel inside
F Cdim Bb
The love I have to hide
Gm7 G7
The Hell! I've got my pride
C7 F
As long as he needs me
[Ponte]
F F7 Gm7
He doesn't say the things he should
Bbm F
He acts the way he thinks she should
F/E Dm Dm/C
But, all the same
Bb Bb/A G7 C7
I'll play this game his way
[Verso 3]
F Fsus2 F
As long as he needs me
F Cdim Bb
I know where I must be
Gm7 C7
I'll cling on steadfastly
Bbm F
As long as he needs me
F Fsus2 F
As long as life is long
F Cdim Bb
I'll love him, right or wrong
Gm7 Bbm
And, somehow, I'll be strong
C7 F
As long as he needs me
[Ponte]
Cm7 C7 F
If you are lonely, then you will know
G7 Ebsus2
When someone needs you, you love them so
[Verso 4]
Ab
I won't betray his trust
Absus2 Ebdim Db
Though people say I must
Bbm Dbm
I've got to stay true, just
Eb Eb7 Ab
As long as he needs me
E F# Ab
How to play As Long As He Needs Me
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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.