I Want You Back
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capo 1st
- Intro: G
- verse 1:
G
When I had you to myself
C
I didn't want you around
Em Bm C D G
Those pretty faces always made you stand out in a crowd
G
But someone picked you from the bunch
C
One glance was all it took
Em Bm C D G
Now it's much too late for me to take a second look
[Refrão]G Em C
Oh baby give me one more chance
Em Bm C G Am D G
Won't you please let me (back in your heart)
G Em C
Oh darlin' I was blind to let you go
Em Bm C G Am D G
But now since I see you in his arms (I want you back)
- Instrumental: G
- verse 2:
G
Tryin' to live without your love
C
Is one long sleepless night
Em Bm
Let me show you girl
C D G
That I know wrong from right
G
Every street you walk on
C
I leave tearstains on the ground
Em Bm
Following the girl
C D G
I didn't even want around, let me tell you now
[Refrão]G Em C
Oh baby give me one more chance
Em Bm C G Am D G
Won't you please let me (back in your heart)
G Em C
Oh darlin' I was blind to let you go
Em Bm C G Am D G
But now since I see you in his arms (I want you back)
- Intrumental/Ending : G
How to play I Want 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 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.