When I Needed You
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Intro
F Bb C Dm
F Bb C Dm
verse 1
F Bb
What if we could go back?
C Dm
We could take the words back
F Bb
You could take my love back
C Dm
And brush my hair behind my ear
F Bb
I don't know what you wanted
C Dm
I tried to be so perfect
F Bb
I thought that it was worth it
C Dm
To let myself just disappear
Pre-Chorus
F Bb C Dm
You come to me in dreams at night
F Bb C
I wake up and I see the light
[Refrão]
Dm F
Sometimes I wish that I could change
Bb C
But not for me, for you
Dm F Bb
So we could be together, forever
C Dm F
But I know, I know that I won't change for you
Bb C
Cause where were you for me
Dm F
When I needed someone?
Bb C
When I needed someone?
Dm F Bb C
When I needed you?
Dm F Bb C
When I needed you?
verse 2
F Bb
Once upon a time I
C Dm
Thought you were the hero
F Bb
I waited for you all night
C Dm
I closed my eyes and slept for years
F Bb
You kissed me like a sunrise
C Dm
I feel it through my forehead
F Bb
I felt it like a goodbye
C
I'm not myself
[Refrão]
Dm F
Sometimes I wish that I could change
Bb C
But not for me, for you
Dm F Bb
So we could be together, forever
C Dm F
But I know, I know that I won't change for you
Bb C
Cause where were you for me
Dm F
When I needed someone?
Bb C
When I needed someone?
Dm F Bb C
When I needed you?
Dm F Bb C
When I needed you?
B-section
F Bb C Dm
You come to me in dreams at night
F Bb C Dm
You come to me in dreams at night
F Bb C Dm
I don't want to work it out
F Bb C Dm
I'm not goin' to work it out
F Bb C Dm
I don't want to work it out
F Bb C
No I'm not going to still
[Refrão]
Dm F
Sometimes I wish that I could change
Bb C
But not for me, for you
Dm F Bb
So we could be together, forever
C Dm F
But I know, I know that I won't change for you
Bb C
Cause where were you for me
Dm F
When I needed someone?
Bb C
When I needed someone?
Dm F Bb C
When I needed
Dm F Bb C
When I needed
Dm F Bb C
When I needed you?
Dm F Bb C
When I needed you?
Dm F Bb C Dm
When I needed you?
Outro: F Bb C Dm F
How to play When I Needed 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 F. 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.