Everybody Needs Somebody
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G C
Everybody loves somebody
G C
Everybody needs somebody
G C
And darling this somebody
D7 G
Just needs you
C
A lover needs a lover's lane
G C
A flower needs the touch of spring
G C D7
A new day needs the kiss of morning dew
G C
A snowflake needs the mountain pass
G C
A meadow needs the green green grass
G C D7 G
And darling this somebody just needs you
G C
Everybody loves somebody
G C
Everybody needs somebody
G C
And darling this somebody
D7 G
Just needs you
C
A teardrop needs a place to fall
G C
A river needs a place to flow
G C D7
A rainbow needs a sky so big and blue
G C
A heartache needs a memory
G C
A seashore needs a deep blue sea
G C D7 G
And darling this somebody just needs you
G C
Everybody loves somebody
G C
Everybody needs somebody
G C
And darling this somebody
D7 G
Just needs you
How to play Everybody Needs Somebody
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.