Gotta Have Someone
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Intro: A
D Bm
You gotta have someone to hold, you really do
D G
The older that I get the more I see that's true
D Bm E A
My longing for control is leaving me so cold
Em D/F# A D
You gotta have someone, you really do
Hits - A
I thought that I could be alone, I really did
But now I'm wondering who it is I'm trying to kid
It's always been just me but now I think I see
You gotta have someone, you really do
Hits - A
Instrumental
D - Bm - D - G
C G C Em Em/F# Em/G
It's gone so fast, over in a flash
A Em
What did you learn?
E A (and then hit the A)
Who did you love?
D - Bm - D - G - D - Bm - E - A - Em - D/F# - A - D
Hits - A
You gotta have someone to hold, you really do
The further that I get the more I know that's true
And all the things I have, will never love me back
You gotta have someone, you really do
How to play Gotta Have Someone
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 A. 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.