Ill Need Someone Like Me
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Hi Greg, it's been a while since I last made a submission to COWPIE. I thought
you had better include this number from the "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your
Mind" album, a true classic!
I'll Need Someone Like Me George Strait
C Your out there C7 somewhere and your F crying
and I D love you though we've never G met
C wait there for C7 me I'll recognize F you
someone D lonesome, someone hurtin' someone G new
that'll be F you G
C we'll C7 help each F other start all C o-{G}-ver C
a tear for a F tear
a C shoulder for a G shoulder
C you'll be some-{C7}-one that's born to F lose
'Cause I'll need some-{C}-one like me to G ho-o-o-ld C on to
Instrumental Break {C}{C7}{F}{D}{G}{F}{G}
C we'll C7 help each F other start all C o-{G}-ver C
a tear for a F tear
a C shoulder for a G shoulder
C you'll be some-{C7}-one that's born to F lose
'Cause I'll need some-{C}-one like me to G ho-o-o-ld C on to
Cause I'll need some-{C}-one like me to G ho-o-o-ld C on to {G}{C}
How to play Ill Need Someone Like Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.