The Hug Song
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[Refrão]
C
I want a hug when we say hello
F
I want a hug when it's time to go
G
I want a hug 'cause I want you to know
G C G
I'm awfully fond of you
C C/B Am Am/G
I want a hugwhat a wonderful feeling
F F/E Dm7 Dm7/C
Want a hugto feel you squeezing
G
Want a hugit certainly seems like
G7 C
The natural thing to do
[Verso 1]
C
When I was a little bitty baby child
F G C
My momma used to hold me tight
C
My daddy used to come and pick me up
D7 G
When I got scared at night
C Em
The years have passed, I've grown so fast
Dm C G
And mostly I feel strong
C F
But timid or bold, I'm never too old
G C G
To sing this cozy song
[Refrão]
C
I want a hug when we say hello
F
I want a hug when it's time to go
G
I want a hug 'cause I want you to know
G C G
I'm awfully fond of you
C C/B Am Am/G
I want a hugwhat a wonderful feeling
F F/E Dm7 Dm7/C
Want a hugto feel you squeezing
G
Want a hugit certainly seems like
G7 C
The natural thing to do
[Verso 2]
C
Some folks don't like hugging
F G C
They think they're too tough
C
I bet they'd be a whole lot friendlier
D7 G
If they were just hugged enough
C Em
When you hug the ones who love you
Dm C G
An amazing thing you learn
C F
When you give a hug, you just can't help
G C G
But get one in return
[Refrão]
C
I want a hug when we say hello
F
I want a hug when it's time to go
G
I want a hug 'cause I want you to know
G C G
I'm awfully fond of you
C C/B Am Am/G
I want a hugwhat a wonderful feeling
F F/E Dm7 Dm7/C
Want a hugto feel you squeezing
G
Want a hugit certainly seems like
G7 C
The natural thing to do
[Verso 3]
C
Sometimes grownups are grouchy
F G C
And they put the blame on you
C
Sometimes you make just a little mistake
D7 G
Though you did the best you could do
C Em
Sometimes love is everywhere
Dm C G
And it's a beautiful day
C F
And every time is the perfect time
G C G
To open your arms and say
[Refrão]
C
I want a hug when we say hello
F
I want a hug when it's time to go
G
I want a hug 'cause I want you to know
G C G
I'm awfully fond of you
C C/B Am Am/G
I want a hugwhat a wonderful feeling
F F/E Dm7 Dm7/C
Want a hugto feel you squeezing
G
Want a hugit certainly seems like
G7 C
The natural thing to do
How to play The Hug Song
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 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.