Need You Now
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Intro: F Am
F Am
Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor
F Am
Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore
F Am
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
F F
For me it happens all the time
C Em
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
C Em
Said I wouldn't come, but I lost all control and I need you now
F F F Am
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
F Am
Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door
F Am
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before
F Am
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
F F
For me it happens all the time
C Em
It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk and I need you now
C Em
Said I wouldn't come, but I lost all control and I need you now
F F
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
Am G/B C (Em) F Gsus G* x2
F Am G
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
C Em
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
C Em
And I said I wouldn't call, but I'm a little drunk and I need you now
F F C
And I don't know how I can do without, I just need you now
Em C Em C
I just need you now
Em C Em C
Oh baby I need you now
How to play Need You Now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.