What I Need
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Chords by: palamin0@countrytabs.com
(Capo 4th Fret)
INtro Chords:
D - G
(Verse 1)
D F#m
I know if I just keep my distance
G
You will see what you are missing
D F#m G
And you will learn that no one can love you like I do
D F#m
I look involved in conversation
G
But I'm strugglin' with temptation
D F#m G - A
So tonight as you walk into the room
(chorus)
D Bm
What I want is to hold you
G A
Cause my world without you
D Bm G - A
Is just another lonely place to be
D Bm
But what I need is to hold out
G A
Until you have no doubt
D Bm G - A
There's only one love for you and it's me
G D - A
So I'll be strong 'til you can believe
D
What I need
(Verse 2)
D F#m
My impression of what love is
G
Comes and goes like your kisses
D F#m G
It's clear as day when I hold you in my arms
D F#m
Though I'll admit that you're my weakness
G
I'm gonna fight these feelings
D F#m G - A
Until you can promise me your heart
(chorus)
D Bm
What I want is to hold you
G A
Cause my world without you
D Bm G - A
Is just another lonely place to be
D Bm
But what I need is to hold out
G A
Until you have no doubt
D Bm G - A
There's only one love for you and it's me
G D - A
So I'll be strong 'til you can believe
D
What I need
(Lead chords) - D - Bm - G - A - D - Bm - G - A)
(chorus)
D Bm
What I want is to hold you
G A
Cause my world without you
D Bm G - A
Is just another lonely place to be
D Bm
But what I need is to hold out
G A
Until you have no doubt
D Bm G - A
There's only one love for you and it's me
G D - A
So I'll be strong 'til you can believe
D
What I need
(Julie is a very good friend of mine and has one
of the best voices in Nashville. Her cousin plays
guitar on my demo's)
How to play What I Need
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.