When you need somebody
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F# C#
There's a cloud hanging over me
D#m F#/Bb
But I'm not gonna let it bring me down
B F#
To be true, true to you, I've had better days
B C#
But I'll hold my head up high anyway
F# C#
Whenever times are hard you're there for me
D#m F#/Bb
And I've been there too many times
B F#
If there's someone I can count on, yeah
B C#
That someone is you
Refrão
F# C#
When you need somebody to hold you
D#m F#/Bb
When you need somebody to care
B F#
I'm the one, I'll always be
B C#
By your side eternally
F# C#
When the world is folding around you
D#m F#/Bb
When you feel like no-one is there
B F#
Love is never wrong, forever on and on
B
And carries us along
C#
When you need someone
F# C#
Every second, every day gone by
D#m F#/Bb
If you feel you're losing time
B F#
Take a listen to your heart now, please don't fall apart
B C#
Cause you're never alone
F# C#
Whenever times are hard you're there for me
D#m F#/Bb
And I've been there too many times
B F#
If there's someone I can count on, yeah
B C#
That someone is you
Refrão (As notas são as mesmas)
B
When you need, need somebody
C#
Need a hand, a hand to guide you
F# C#
I'll be there waiting for you
(I'll be waiting for you)
B
When the world folds around you
C#
Turn around I'm right behind you
B C# F#
And together we'll get by
Refrão (Sobe ½ tom)
G D
When you need somebody to hold you
Em G/B
When you need somebody to care
C G
I'm the one, I'll always be
C D
By your side eternally
G D
When the world is folding around you
Em G/B
When you feel like no-one is there
C G
Love is never wrong, forever on and on
C
And carries us along
D
When you need someone
Obs: F#/Bb (6x467x)
How to play When you need somebody
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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.