I.O.U.
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[Intro ]
You be(G)lieve that I've (Em) changed your life forever
And you're (Am7) never going to find another (D7sus) somebody like (G) me (D)
And you (G) wish you had (Em) more than just a lifetime to (Am7) give back all I've given you
And (D7sus) that's what you believe
But I. O. (G) U. (D) the (C) sunlight (Am7) in the (D) morning (Dsus)
And (G) nights of honest (Em) loving that (Am7) time can't take a(D)way
And (Dsus) I. O. (G) U. (D7) more than (C) life now (Am7) more than (D) ever
I (G) know that it's the (Em) sweetest debt I'll (Am7) ever (D7sus) have to (G) pay
(Gmaj7) (C) (D7sus)
I'm (G) amazed when you (Em) say it's me you live for
You (Am7) know that when I'm holding you, you're (D7sus) right where you be(G)long (D)
And my (G)love, I can't (Em) help but smile and wonder
When you (Am7) tell me all I've done for you cause (D7sus) I've known all along
But I. O. (G) U. (D) the (C) sunlight (Am7) in the (D) morning (Dsus)
And (G) nights of honest (Em) loving that (Am7) time can't take a(D)way
And (Dsus) I. O. (G) U. (D7) more than (C) life now (Am7) more than (D) ever
I (G) know that it's the (Em) sweetest debt I'll (Am7) ever (D7sus) have to (G) pay
Oh, I. O. (G) U. (D) the (C) sunlight (Am7) in the (D) morning (Dsus)
And (G) nights of honest (Em) loving that (Am7) time can't take a(D)way
And (Dsus) I. O. (G) U. (D7) more than (C) life now (Am7) more than (D) ever
I (G) know that it's the (Em) sweetest debt I'll (Am7) ever (D7sus) have to (G) pay
How to play I.O.U.
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.