I Need You Back
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Intro: F-Bb-F-Bb-C
F Dm
If I had shown what you really meant to me
F Dm
Maybe then you'd still be a part of me
Gm C Am Dm
I was wrong not to let you know
Gm Gm7 C
This feeling that's hard for me to show
F Dm
Since you've gone I've always felt alone
F Dm
Feeling down and sorry for myself
Gm C Am Dm
I look at your picture and there I find
Gm Gm7
I won't make it through another
C C7
Rain without your sunshine
Chorus
Bb
I need you back
C/Bb Am Dm
I need you here to guide me
Bb
Please come back
C/Bb Am Dm
You’re the only one who's ever love me
Bb
I need you back
C/Bb Am D7
Let's start all over again
Gm C F
Share the love you have for me then
Interlude: F-Bb-F-Bb-C
F Dm
Since I said what I came here to say
F Dm
Guess I'd better be going on my way
Gm C Am Dm
But before I go I just got to let you know
Gm Gm7 C C7
You're the only one who can make me happy again
(Repeat Chorus except last word)
Am-D7 pause
... then
Gm C F-Eb-F-Eb-F
Share the love you have for me then
How to play I Need You Back
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 F. 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.