Had To Be You
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Capo on the 3rd Fret
Intro: G C x2
verse 1:
G C
I've been, prayin' for the day when
Em D/F# C
We'd be walkin' side by side
G C
Love was in hiding 'til heaven's timing
Em D/F# C
Paved the way for You and I
Em D/F# C
Now I can't believe You're mine
[Refrão]G Em
I've been waiting all my life
C D/F#
Just to find someone like You
G Em
Love you caught me by surprise
C D/F# C
One look and I just knew it had to be You
G C x2
verse 2:
G C
I've heard love stories but this one is for me
Em D/F# C
It's perfect, darlin' did you know
G C
Right from the start, You stole my heart
Em D/F# C
And You won't ever let it go
[Refrão]G Em
I've been waiting all my life
C D/F#
Just to find someone like You
G Em
Love you caught me by surprise
C D/F# C
One look and I just knew it had to be You
Bridge:
C D/F# C
No one else could love me like You do
D C
Eternally I'm Yours, You know it's true
G
Nothing in this world could ever
C C D/F#
Change the meaning of forever me and You
[Refrão]G Em
I've been waiting all my life
C D/F#
Just to find someone like You
G Em
Love you caught me by surprise
C D/F# G
One look and I just knew it had to be You
G C x2
How to play Had To Be You
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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.