I Dont Want To Be Wanted
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Key D
[Intro]
G G Am Am
D D G
[Verse]
G
It’s been going round
G Am
We’re the talk of the town
D
A friend of a friend told a friend
G
You had your eyes on me
G
Billy Joe told Betty Sue
Am
What you were planning to do
D
But you’re wasting your time
G
Baby can’t you see
[Chorus]
D G
Cause I don’t want to be wanted
Am
Love ain’t something I need
D
I’m too busy living
G
Footloose and fancy free
D G
I love being single
Am
Plays is the going thing to see
D
Well, I don’t want to be wanted
G
Baby stop wanting me
[Solo]
G G Am Am
D D G
[Verse]
G
Well, don’t get me wrong
Am
Girl I got to move on
D
No baby, baby it’s not you
G
That’s just me
G
Let’s stop where we are
Am
Well, I’ll break your heart
D
A woman like you deserves
G
A better man than me
[Chorus]
D G
Cause I don’t want to be wanted
Am
Love ain’t something I need
D
I’m too busy living
G
Footloose and fancy free
D G
I love being single
Am
Plays is the going thing to see
D
Well, I don’t want to be wanted
G
Baby stop wanting me
[Outro]
G
It’s been going round
Am
We’re the talk of the town
D
A friend of a friend told a friend
G
You had your eyes on me
[Solo]
G G Am Am
D D G
How to play I Dont Want To Be Wanted
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.