I Have You
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Intro: E-F#-Eb-G#m-G#-C#-B F#-B
B E D#-C#m
I have always been a dreamer
C#m F# B
Followed visions of my own
G#m C#m F#
I was born to belong
Eb/F# E
To the lines of a song
C#m F# B
And make then my home
B E D#/E - C#m
I believe in happy endings
F# B G#m
Though I've only known a few
C#m F#
For as rare as they are
Eb/F# E
Like a bright falling star
C#m F#
I found one in you
B
Sometimes
Fdim/B Bbm
All the world can seem so friendless
Eb G#m
And the road ahead so endless
C# F# F#7
And the dream so far away (sometimes)
B Fdim/B Bbm
Sometimes when I'm almost to surrender
Eb G#m
Then I stop and I remember
C# F#
I have you to save my day
B E -D# -C#m
Often my imagination
C#m F# B
Has me reaching out too far
G#m C# F#
When I fell you were there
Eb/F# E
With your hand in the air
C#m F#
You knew from the start
B Fdim Bbm
Sometimes after all you've done to save me
Eb G#m
Thru the love you freely gave me
C# F# F#7
Every step along the way (sometimes)
B Fdim Bbm
Sometimes people ask what keeps me going
Eb G#m
And in truth, it comes from knowing
C# F#
I have you to save my day
B (Bb) F#
Sometimes feeling helpless when I held you
Eb G#m
Wishing words would come to tell you
C# F# - B - F#
I have you to save my day
How to play I Have You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.