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I Want You Back

Jackson 5

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Want You Back by Jackson 5 in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
E When I Had You To Myself,
I ADidn't Want You Around,
Those C#mPretty EFaces,
A AlwaysE Made You;
F#m7 Stand Out B7In AE Crowd 

Then ESomeone,
Picked You From The Bunch,
One AGlance Was All It Took;
C#m Now It's EMuch,
Too ALate ForE Me,
To F#m7Take A B7SecondE Look 

E Oh Baby,
Give Me One More A6Chance,
To F#m7Show You That I B7Love You 
C#m Won't EYouAmaj7 PleasEe LF#m9et Me   
B7 Back In YourE Heart?

E Oh Darlin',
I Was Blind To ALet You GoF#m7,
But C#mNow ESinceAmaj7 I,
E SeeF#m9 You B7In HisE Arms;

Break
E I Want You Back,
Ooh I Do Now,
I Want You Back,
Ooh, Ooh Baby 
I Want You Back,
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah,
I Want You Back,
Hey, Hey, Now, Now 

E Tryin' To Live,
Without Your Love,
Is AOne Long Sleepless Night,
C#m Let Me EShow YouA GirEl,
That F#m7I Know B7Wrong FromE Right 

E Every Street You Walk On,
I Leave ATearstains,
On The Ground,
C#m Follow-EIng TheA GirlE,
I Didn't F#m7Even B7Want AE-Round 
Let Me Tell You Now;

E Oh Baby,
Give Me One More A6Chance,
To F#m7Show You That I B7Love You 
C#m Won't EYouAmaj7 PleasEe LF#m9et Me   
B7 Back In YourE Heart?

E Oh Darlin',
I Was Blind To ALet You GoF#m7,
But C#mNow ESinceAmaj7 I,
E SeeF#m9 You B7In HisE Arms;

Break
E I Want You Back,
Ooh I Do Now,
I Want You Back,
Ooh, Ooh Baby 
I Want You Back,
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah,
I Want You Back,
Hey, Hey, Now, Now 

E Oh Just One MoreA Chance,
To F#m7Show You That I B7Love You;
C#m Baby,E​
Amaj7 Baby,E​
F#m9 Baby! B7   E​

For-EGet What Happened Then,
Let Me Live Again 

E Oh Darlin',
I Was Blind To ALet You GoF#m7,
But C#mNow ESinceAmaj7 I,
E SeeF#m9 You B7In HisE Arms;

E Spare Me Of The Cost,
Give Back What I Lost
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Want You Back?

The chords for I Want You Back are: E, A, C#m, F#m7, B7, A6, Amaj7, F#m9

What is the original key of I Want You Back?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing I Want You Back?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play I Want You Back in another key?

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

Can I Want You Back be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Want You Back on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in I Want You Back?

I Want You Back uses 8 chords: E, A, C#m, F#m7, B7, A6, Amaj7, F#m9

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

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 I Want You Back released in?

I Want You Back was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Want You Back?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Want You Back 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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