When I Need You
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Intro: C Am Dm G7 C G7
C G
When I need you, I just close my eyes and I'm with you
G7 Am G
And all that I saw, want to give you, it's only a heartbeat away
C G
When I need love, I hold out my hands and I touch love
G7 Am G
I never knew there was so much love, 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 Am Dm
But you know I won't be traveling forever
F G
It's cold out, but hold out, and do like I do
C G
When I need you, I just close my eyes and I'm with you
G7 Am G
And all that I saw, wanna give you, it's only a heart beat away
Am G
It's not easy when the road is goodbye love
Am G
Honey, that's a heavy load that we bear
C Am Dm
But you know I won't be traveling a lifetime
F G C
Its cold out, but hold out and do like I do. I need you
Isterlude: C Am Dm G7 G#7
C# G#
When I need love, I hold out my hands and I touch love
G#7 A#m G#
I never knew there was so much love keeping me warm night and day
C# A#m D#m
But you know I won't be traveling a lifetime
F# G#
Its cold out, but hold out and do like I do
F# G# C#
Its cold out, but hold out and do like I do. I need you
How to play When I Need You
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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.