Pickett, and Aretha Franklin) who recorded at Muscle Shoals - encouraged
View chords used in this chart
(E) (A) (E)
v v v v v v v v v
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-----------5-6-6-|-7---------6-7-7-|-6-
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Intro:
E A E
Searchin', searchin' for my baby, yes I am
E A E
Searchin', searchin' for my baby, yes I am
Verse 1:
E A
Searchin', searchin' for my baby
E A
I'm searchin', searchin' for my love
E A
I'm searchin' for the one I adore
E A
If I find her you know I will
E A
I'll never, never let her go no, no, no, no
E A
No, no, no, no
E A
I'll never, never let her go, now, baby
Verse 2:
I love you, I need you
I need you by my side
For my love, for my true love
I'll never, never never hide, now, baby, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
I'll never, never never hide, no no
Bridge:
A
I wonder I wonder why
G#m
You had to leave me this way
A G#m
I'm sorry, darling that I made you cry
A G#m
Forgive me, love, for the things I've done to you
A
Come along, come along
A B A G#m F#m
Come along, give me one more try
Verse 3:
Searchin', baby
I'm searchin', searchin' for my love
I'm searchin' for the one I adore
And if I find her
I'll never, never let her go, no no
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
I'll never, never let her go
Coda [repeat to fade]:
E A
(Searchin', searchin' for my baby)
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Pickett, and Aretha Franklin) who recorded at Muscle Shoals - encouraged
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 E. 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.