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What I Want Is You

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for What I Want Is You by Cowboy in the key of G

(From The 1971 Album 5'Ll Getcha Ten)

Capo 2nd fret

To Play Without A Capo Transpose +2 Steps.

Intro
G Gmaj7 D C
G Gmaj7 D C
G Gmaj7 D C
G Gmaj7 D C

Verse 1
What I GWaGmaj7nt Is YCou
What I GNeed To Be CTrue
And I GAlways DCo
This For GYoGmaj7u     D  C​

Verse 2
Cause I GAiGmaj7n't Too Proud CTo Say
That I GFeel This CWay
What I GWant Is YCou
Through GAnd ThroCugh

Outro
G#  D#  G#  A#
G#  D#  G#  A#  G
Gmaj7  D  Gmaj7  D
Gmaj7  D  Gmaj7  C
G  C  G  C  G  C
G  C  Gmaj7 C  G
C  G  C  G  C  G
C  G  C  G  C
Also available in: D (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for What I Want Is You?

The chords for What I Want Is You are: G, Gmaj7, D, C, G#, D#, A#

What is the original key of What I Want Is You?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing What I Want Is You?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play What I Want Is You in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can What I Want Is You be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play What I Want Is You on ukulele?

Chord What I Want Is You can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in What I Want Is You?

What I Want Is You uses 7 chords: G, Gmaj7, D, C, G#, D#, A#

What is the easiest way to play What I Want Is You?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was What I Want Is You released in?

What I Want Is You was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for What I Want Is You?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch What I Want Is You to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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