I Love You
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Intro: A G A G D
Verse
A G
When I was younger man I hadn't a care
G D/F#
Foolin' around, hitting the town, growing my hair
C A F#m G
You came along and stole my heart when you entered my life
G D A
Ooh babe you got what it takes so I made you my wife
G D/F#
Since then I never looked back
F C/E
It's almost like living a dream
G/D C G/B A
And ooh I love you
A G
You came along from far away and found me here
G D
I was playin' around, feeling down, hittin' the beer
C A F#m G
You picked me up from off the floor and gave me a smile
G D A
And said you're much too young, your life ain't begun, let's walk for awhile
G D/F#
And as my head was spinnin' 'round
F C/E
I gazed into your eyes
G/D C G/B A
And thought ooh I want you
G D/F#
Thank you babe for being a friend
F C/E
And shinin' your light on my life
G/D C G/B A
'Cause ooh I need you
Solo
D Bm C C
C C G G
D Bm C C
C C G D
G D/F#
As my head was comin' 'round
F C/E
I gazed into your eyes
G/D C G/B A
And thought ooh I want you
G D/F#
Thanks again for being my friend
F C/E
And straightenin' out my life
G/D C G/B A
'Cause ooh I need you
Solo
D Bm C C
C C G G
D Bm C C
C C G D
G D/F#
Since then I never looked back
F C/E
It's almost like livin' a dream
G/D C G/B A
Ooh I got you
G D/F#
If ever a man had it all
F C/E
It would have to be me
G/D C G/B A
And, ooooooooh I love you
How to play I Love You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.