I Got You, Babe
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I Got You Babe:Sonny And Cher.
#1. in 1965.
#1. (Capo 4th fret for original.)
D G
They say we're young and we don't know,
D G Em A
We won't find out un..til we grow.
D G
Well, I don't know if all that's true,
D G Em A A7
Cause you got me, and baby I got you.
Chorus:#1.
D G D G D G
Babe..I got you, babe..I got you, babe.
#2.
D G
They say our love won't pay the rent,
D G Em A
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent.
D G
I guess that's so, we don't have a pot,
D G Em A A7
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got.
Chorus:#1.
D G D G D G
Babe..I got you, babe..I got you, babe.
Chorus:#2.
Em A
I got flowers in the spring,
Em A
I got you to wear my ring.
D Bm
And when I'm sad, you're a clown,
G A A7
And when I get scared, you're always around.
#3.
D G
So, let them say your hair's too long,
D G Em A A7
Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong.
D G
Then put your little hand in mine,
D G Em A
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb.
Chorus:#1.
D G D G D G
Babe..I got you, babe..I got you, babe.
#4.
D G D A
I got you to hold my hand..I got you to understand.
D G D A
I got you to walk with me..I got you to talk with me.
D G D A
I got you to kiss goodnight..I got you to hold me tight.
D G D A
I got you, I won't let go..I got you to love me so..
D
(Pause)I got...you babe.
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play I Got You, Babe
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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.