As Long As She Needs Me
View chords used in this chart
A7M E7 A7M Fdim E7 A7M
As long as she needs me,
E7 A7M Edim Bm7 E7
I know where I must be;
Bm7 Fdim Bm5-/7
I'll cling on steadfastly
Bb9 E7 A7M
As long as she needs me.
A7M E7 A7M Fdim E7 A7M
As long as life is long,
E7 A7M Edim Bm7 E7
I'll love her right or wrong,
Bm7 Fdim Bm5-/7
And somehow I'll be strong
Bb9 E7 A7M
As long as she needs me.
Bridge:
A7 D9 E7 A A7M A7
If you are lonely, then you will know
F#m B7 Bm5-/7 Dm7 E7
When someone needs you, you love them so.
A7M E7 A7M Fdim E7 A7M
I won't betray her trust,
E7 A7M Edim Bm7 E7
Though people say I must;
Bm7 Gdim F#m7 B7
I've got to stay true just
D9 Dm7 E7 A
As long as she needs me.
How to play As Long As She Needs Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7M. 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.