I Want You
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I want you
C#m
I, yi yi yi (repeat 3 times)
Chorus:
C#m
I want you the right way
F#m G#m7 A7+
I want you, but I want you to want me too,
G#m7 F#m
Want you to want me baby
B E7+ G#7
Just like I want you
C#m
Da da, da da, da da da
F#m B
I'll give you all the love I want in return
G#7 C#m
But half a love is all I feel, sweet darling
F#m
It's too bad, it's just too sad
You don't want me no more
B
But I'm gonna change your mind
G#7
Some way, somehow
(Chorus)
C#m
Da da, da da, da da da
F#m B
One way love is just a fantasy
G#7 C#m
To share is precious, pure and fair
F#m
Don't play with something you should cherish for life
B4 B
Oh baby, don't you wanna care?
G#7
Ain't it lonely out there?
(Chorus)
C#m F#m
I want you the right way
G#m7 A7+ G#m7
I want you, but I want you to want me too,
F#m B E7+ G#7
Want me baby, just like I want you.
C#m
Da da, da da, da da da
(Spoken:) C#m C#m/B
I want you, the right way
F#m C#m9
Want me baby
C#m C#m/B F#m B C#m9 C#m
Don't play with something you should cherish for life
How to play I Want You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.