What I Mean To You
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Intro:
A7 F#7 E7 A7
A7 B7 E7 A
Verse 1:
A B7
Well I call you every morning bring you flowers to work
E A
Never stay out too late
A B7
I quit drinking mama 'cuz I know how it hurts you
E A
to see me in such an awful state
[Refrão]
F#m E D F
But right now I just feel the need to see this through
A A/G# A/F# D E A
So I need to know right now just what I mean to you
Solo: A B7 E A (2x)
Verse 2:
A B7
Now I don't need no riches, diamonds or gold
E A
No, ordinary trinkets'll do
A B7
And I don't expect you to break out in song
E A
'Cuz I know that you can't carry a tune
[Refrão]
F#m E D F
So speak low when you speak, love, if that's what you gotta do
A A/G# A/F# D E A
I need to know right now just what I mean to you
Bridge:
F#m D A
Now I don't ask for too much, now, do I?
F#m D
So grant me this don't turn away
B7 E
Look me in eye and put me in my place
Verse 3:
A B7
Because I'm feeling like you're fooling around with my heart
E A
Oh but I can't be sure
A B7
Yeah, I feel like I'm stumbling around in the dark
E A
Meeting danger 'round every turn
[Refrão]
F#m E D F
So tell me right now ?cuz it's the least you can do
A A/G# A/F# D E A
I need to know right now just what I mean to you
A A/G# A/F# D E A E A
Yeah I need to know right now just what I mean to you
How to play What I Mean To You
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 A7. 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.