I Wanted You
View chords used in this chart
D G A F#m Bm G A Bm
G A
1. Lately I've been thinking 'bout what I can do
F#m Bm
I've been stressing to fall back in love with you
G A Bm D
I'm so sorry that I couldn't follow through but I can't go on this way, I've gotta stop it babe
G A
You've been wonderful in all that you can be
F#m Bm
But it hurts when you say that you understand me
G A Bm
So believe me, I, I am sorry, I '¦ I am sorry, I, I -
Chorus
G A F#m Bm
I wanted you to be there when I fall, I wanted you to see me through it all
G A
I wanted you to be the one I loved
Bm D
I wanted you, I wanted you
G A F#m Bm
I wanted you to hold me in my sleep, I wanted you to show me what I need
G A
I wanted you to know just how down deep
Bm D
I wanted you, I wanted you
G A
2. I've been pushing hard to open up the door
F#m Bm
Trying to take us back to where we were before
G A Bm D
But I'm done, I just can't do this anymore 'cause we can't be mended, so let's stop pretending now
G A
We've been walking round in circles for some time
F#m Bm
And I think we should head for the finish line
G A Bm
So believe me, I, I am sorry, I '¦ I am sorry, I, I - (Chorus)
Bm
I, I, I'm so sorry baby
A
But I, I, I gotta pack up and leave
Bm A
But I, I'll always remember how we came close
G A
To being what I wanted to be
Bm
I wanted you baby
G A D
I'¦..I wanted you
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How to play I Wanted 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 D. 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.