I Need You
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Tim
(E)I wanna drink that shot of whiskey
I wanna (A)smoke that ciga(E)rette
I wanna (B)smell that sweet addiction on my (A)breath
(E)I wanna ride 'cross West Virginia in the (A)back seat of a (E)Cadillac
You know(E) some cowboys like me go out like (A)that
[Refrão](A)So I need you
Like a (E)needle needs a vein
Like my (B)uncle Joe in Oklahoma needs a (A)rain
And I need you
Like a (E)lighthouse on the coast
Like the (B)Father and the Son need the Holy (A)Ghost
I need you
Faith
(E)I wanna get lost in some corner booth,
Can(A)tina Mexi(E)co
I wanna (B)dance to the static of an AM (A)radio
(E)I wanna wrap the moon around us, lay be(A)side you skin on(E) skin
Make love(E) til the sun comes up, til the sun goes down (A)again
[Refrão](A)'Cause I need you
Like a (E)needle needs a vein
Like my (B)uncle Joe in Oklahoma needs a (A)rain
I need you
Like a (E)lighthouse on a coast
Like the (B)Father and the Son need the Holy (A)Ghost
I need you, Oh I need you
Tim
(E)I wanna drink that shot of whiskey
I wanna (A)smoke that ciga(E)rette
You know(E) some cowboys like me go out like (A)that
So I need you
Oh I need you I need you I need you I need 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 E. 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.