I Just Called To Say I Love You
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Verse: 1
C G C G
No New Year`s day, to celebrate,
C Dm7 Dm7M
no chocolate covered candy hearts to give away.
Dm7 Dm7M Dm7 Dm7M
No first of spring, no song to sing,
Dm7 G C
in fact here`s just another ordinary day.
C G C G
No April rain, no flowers bloom,
C Dm7 Dm7M
no wedding Saturday within the month of June.
Dm7 Dm7M Dm7 Dm7M
But what it is, is something true,
Dm7 G C
made up of these three words that I must say to you.
[Refrão]
Dm G C
I just called to say I love you,
F G Am
I just called to say how much I care.
Dm G Am
I just called to say I love you,
F G C
and I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
Verse: 2
C G C G
No summer`s high, no warm July,
C Dm7 Dm7M
no harvest moon to light one tender August night.
Dm7 Dm7M Dm7 Dm7M
No autumn breeze, no falling leaves,
Dm7 G C
not even time for birds to fly to southern skies.
G C G C G
No Libra Sun, no Halloween,
C Dm7 Dm7M
no giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring.
Dm7 Dm7M Dm7 Dm7M
But what it is, though old, so new.
Dm7 G C
to fill your heart like no three words could ever do.
[Refrão]
Dm G C
I just called to say I love you,
F G Am
I just called to say how much I care.
Dm G Am
I just called to say I love you,
F G C
and I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
(Change key)
F# G# C#
I just called, to say I love you.
F# G# Bbm
I just called, to say how much I care.
F# G# Bbm
I just called, to say I love you.
F# G# C#
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
(Change key)
G A D
I just called, to say I love you.
G A Bm
I just called, to say how much I care.
G A Bm
I just called, to say I love you.
G A D
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
How to play I Just Called To Say I Love 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 C. 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.