Whatever You Need
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[Verso 1]
E
I waited out front while you picked up the weed
A
At that all night tattoo place on East 17th
E
None of us tethered to home or to love
A
Just shots in the dark chasing all the above
[Refrão]
E A
How can I be what you need
E
How can I take the weight
A
And let you walk free?
Let me be your alibi
A
Let me be your place to cry
E A
Whatever you need
[Verso 2]
E
You called from the hospital, said that youre fine
A
Got a whole lot of friends talking bout the old times
E
You sit in the hall, they all sing along
A
Every word of that Mabel Gray song
[Refrão]
E A
How can I be what you need
E
How can I take the weight
A
And let you walk free?
Let me be your alibi
A
Let me be your place to cry
E
Whatever you need
[Ponte]
C#m
And I know that Ive been an asshole to you
A F#m
All the late nights, the gaslights that I cant undo
C#m
History pooling around me
A
I cant touch the bottom
E
Smoke em if you got em
[Refrão]
E A
How can I be what you need
E
How can I take the weight
A
And let you walk free?
Let me be your alibi
A
Let me be your place to cry
E
Whatever you need
F#m
Whatever you need
G#
Whatever you need
A E
Whatever youuuu need
How to play Whatever You Need
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.