I Need You
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B E B
Don't need a roller or a limousine
B E B
I don't need my picture in a magazine
B E F#
I don't need approval from a chosen few
B E B
Tell you what I do need, I need you
B E B
Don't need no fixtures, fittings, or phone
B E B
I'm so unfurnished, I'm on my own
B E F#
I don't need reminding when the rent is due
B E B
I tell you what I do need, I need you
F# B F#
I need you like a flier needs a plane
E G#m F#
I need you like a ball needs a game
E D# G#m
I need you like a pool needs a cue
B E B
I need you, need you, need you. I need you.
B E B
I don't need cupboard kisses for company
B E B
I don't want no washed up dishes soft soaping me
B E F#
I don't need no Cinderella in high-heel shoes
B E B
I tell you what I do need, I need you
Interlude: B / E B / B / E B / B / E F# /
B E B
I need you, need you, need you. I need you.
F# B F#
Oh, I need you like a flier needs a plane
E G#m F#
I need you like a ball needs a game
E D# G#m
I need you like a shot needs to shoot
B E B
I need you, need you, need you. I need you.
B E B
I need you, need you, need you. I need you.
B E B
Said I wa-a-a-nt you, (I need you)
B E B
I need you, need you, need you. I need you.
B E B
But I wa-a-nt, I want you, (I need you)
B E B
Yes I nee-ee-eed you, (I need you)
B E B
I need you, need you, need you. I need you.
B E B
I want you, want you, want you, (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 B. 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.