What A Girl Wants
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verse 1
Bbm Fm
I wanna thank you for giving me time to breathe.
F# Fm Ebm
you waited so patiently, while I got it together.
F
While I figured it out
Bbm Fm
I looked, but I never touched.
F# Fm
'Cause in my heart was a picture of us;
Ebm
Holding hands, making plans.
Ab
And know I understand.
[Refrão]
C# C#/C
What a girl wants, what a girl needs;
C#/B
Whatever makes me happy and sets you free...
F# F#m
And I'm thanking you for knowing exactly...
C# C#/C
What a girl wants, what a girl needs;
C#/B
Whatever keeps me in your arms;
F# F#m
And I'm thanking you for being there for me.
verse 2
Bbm Fm
I was blind, I was so confused
F# Fm
Run away just to hide it all from you.
Ebm F
But baby, you knew me better than I knew myself
Bbm Fm
If you love something and you let it go
F# Fm
If it comes back it's yours
Then That's how you know
Ebm
It's for keeps, and, it's for sure
Ab
And you're ready and willin'
To give me more than
[Refrão]
C#
What a girl wants
C#/C
What a girl needs
C#/B
Whatever makes me happy sets you free
F# F#m
And I'm thanking you for knowing exactly
C#
What a girl wants
C#/C
What a girl needs
C#/B
Whatever keeps me in your arms
F# F#m
And I'm thanking you for giving it to me
Bridge
Bbm C#7
What a girl wants, what a girl needs
F#m7
Ooooohhhhhhh ya ya ya
Bbm C#7
What a girl wants, what a girl needs
F#m7
Sensitive, courageous,
Sexy, cool, like you, baby
Bbm C#7
What a girl wants, what a girl needs
F#m7
You gotta let a girl know how much you
Ebm Fm F# Gdim
Care about her, I swear
Ab
You're the one who always knew...
[Refrão]
C#
What a girl wants
C#/C
What a girl needs
C#/B
Whatever makes me happy sets you free
F# F#m
And I'm thanking you for knowing exactly
How to play What A Girl Wants
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 Bbm. 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.