When I Need You
View chords used in this chart
(Capo: first fret)
Intro: C C7 F Fm C Am G F G
C
When I need you
Cm7 G
Just close my eyes and I'm with you
G7 Am
And all that I so want to give you babe
Am7 G
Its only a heart beat away
C
When I need love
Cm7 G
I reach out my hands and I touch love
G7 Am
I never knew there was so much love
G
Keeping me warm night and day
Am G
Miles and miles of empty space in between us
Am G
A telephone can't take the place of your smile
C Cm7 Dm7
But you know I won't be traveling forever
F Dm7 F G
Its cold out, so hold out and do like I do
C
When I need you
Cm7 G
Just close my eyes and I'm with you
G7 Am
And all that I so want to give you babe
Am7 G
Its only a heart beat away
Am G
It's not easy when the road is your driver
Am G
Honey, that's a heavy load that we bear
C Cm7 Dm7
But you know I won't be traveling forever
F Dm7 F G
Its cold out, so hold out and do like I do
C
When I need love
Cm7 G
I reach out my hands and I touch love
G7 Am
I never knew there was so much love
G
Keeping me warm night and day
C
When I need you
G
Just close my eyes
Am
and I'm right here by your side
G
Keeping you warm night and day
C
When I need you
Cm7 G
Just close my eyes and I'm with you
G7 Am
And all that I so want to give you babe
Am7 G
Its only a heart beat away
How to play When I Need 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 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.