How I Need You
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Intro: Am C G
Am G
I Want you, now and forever
..."That's why did you do it"
E G
I miss you, now that you've gone
..."I'm not a type of girl to mess around with"
Am G
I just called to say, I really love you
..."You should have thought of that before"
E
And girl I do regret
G
Every single word that I said
Am F G
The night is so empty without you
E Am
And loneliness falling upon my mind
F G
I'm trying to touch you in my dreams
E
My heart is crying, baby
Am C G Am
Oooh, how I need you!
... Am C G
Am C G Am
Oooh, how I need you!
... Am C G
Am G
I'm waiting, every nighttime
..."My nights have been so lonely since you've been gone"
E G
I'll kiss you, and hold you tight
..."I dream about this feeling every night"
Am G
What I mean girl, I really changed now
..."I'd really love to believe you"
E G
I swear to you, I do! Girl, I'll never make you blue!
Am F G
The night is so empty without you
E Am
And loneliness falling upon my mind
F G
I'm trying to touch you in my dreams
E
My heart is crying, baby
Am C G Am
Oooh, how I need you!
... Am C G
Am C G Am
Oooh, how I need you!
... Am C G
How to play How I Need You
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 Am. 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.