What I Want
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Intro: (C F/C) (2x)
C
may my life speak louder than words
D7
and what i'm saying
F/C
is "jesus, i'm sure you're what i want"
C
yeah, that's what i want
these words ain't cheap, no, they bleed on the page.
D7
i see what i've been and that needs to change
F/C
and that's what i want
C
yeah, you're what i want
D9 F/C
ha - la - la - lelujah,
C
Hallelu
D9 F/C
ha - la - la - lelujah, oh yeah
C
what i want is you
i want to sing - sing and mean every word
cause what i'm singing is "joy to the world"
and that's what i want, yeah,
that's what i want
so go on sing, sing, all of heaven and earth
but don't just sing - be - and be every word
that's what i want, yeah,
that's what i want
ha - la - la - lelujah, yeah
hallelu
ha - la - la - lelujah, oh yeah
what i want is you
C F/C C F/C
(hallelujuah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah)
ha - la - la - lelujah, hallelu
what i want is you.
How to play What I Want
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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.