I Need You
View chords used in this chart
A A7M Em7
We use to laugh, we use to cry
G7 G
We use to bow our heads and wonder why
A A7M Em7
And now you gone I guess I carry on
G7 C
I make the best of what you left of me
F D7 G7M
Left to me, left to me I need you
Em7
Like the flower needs the rain
Bm7
You know I need you
Am7 D7 G7M
Yes, I say it all again, you know I need you
Em7
Like the winter needs the spring
Bm7 D7
You know I need you, I need you
A A7M Em7
And everyday I laugh the hours away
G7 C
Just knowing you would think and love me
A A7M Em7
Then you came and I was put to blame
G7 C
For every story told about me
F D7
About me, about me
G7M Em7
I need you, like the flower needs the rain
Bm7
You know I need you
How to play I Need 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 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.