I Need You
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Intro
Eb
[Verso 1]
Cm Eb
Hours ticking on a clock
Ab Eb Ab Eb
I could spend a hundred years with you, it still won't be enough
Cm Bb Eb
If these walls of ours could talk
Ab Eb Ab Bb
They'd tell the good, the bad, the happy, sad, the things that make us us
F Bb Fm
It doesn't matter where we're going
[Refrão]
Ab
I need you
Eb Bb
Like the planets need the space
Ab
And I need you
Eb Bb
Like the ocean needs the waves
Cm Eb
Like a cowboy needs a horse to ride
F
And birds need songs to sing
Ab
Oh, it's true
Bb. Eb
Ooh, I need you
Bb Cm
[Verso 2]
Eb
Sofa cushions all a mess
Ab Eb Ab Eb Bb Cm
Drawing lines across your body like a roadmap on the dash
Bbm Eb
Where you are's where I call home
Ab Eb Ab Eb Bb/D F
We'll always be two crazy lovers dancing to the radio
Fm
You don't even have to try
[Refrão]
Ab
'Cause I need you
Eb Bb
Like the planets need the space
Ab
And I need you
Eb Bb
Like the ocean needs the waves
Cm Bb
Like a cowboy needs a horse to ride
C F
And birds need songs to sing
Ab
Oh, it's true
Bb Ab
Ooh, I need you
Outro
Eb Bb Ab
Eb Bb
Cm Bb F
Ab Bb
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 Eb. 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.