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I Want You Back

The Jackson 5

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Want You Back by The Jackson 5

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Ab   Db   Fm Cm Db Ab   Bbm Eb Ab
  Ab   Db   Fm Cm Db Ab   Bbm Eb Ab

Intro
UhAb-HuEb/Gh, HuFmh, EbHuh-HDbuh.Cm   Bbm  JuEbst LeFmt Me CmTelDbl YAba NowBbm. UhEb-HuAbh

Verse
AbWhen I Had You To Myself, I Didn't Want YDbou Around
Those PretFmty FacesCm AlwaysDb Make YouAb Stand Out In ABbm Crowd      Eb        Ab​
But SomAbeone Picked You From The Bunch, One Glance What Is All It Took  Db​
NoFmw It's MCmuch Too Late FDbor Me To TAbake A SBbmecond EbLook       Ab​

Hook
  AbOh, Eb/GBaby,Fm Give Me OnEbe More ChanceDb (TCmo SBbmhow EbYou That I Love You)
  FmWon't YCmou DbPlease Let Ab    MBbme   Eb    Ab   Back In Your Heart
  AbOh, Eb/GDarlin'Fm, I WaEbs Blind To DbLet You GCmo (LBbmet YEbou Go, Baby)
But NoFmw SinCmce IDb SeeAb   YoBbmu InEb His AbArms

Bridge
AbYes, I Do Now. (I Want You Back). Ooh, Ooh, Baby. Ab(I Want You Back)
AbYeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. (I Want You Back)  Na, Na, Na, Na (I Want AbYou Back)

Verse
AbTryin' To Live Without Your Love Just One Long SleeplDbess Night
 LFmet Me ShoCmw You, Girl, Db     Ab That I KnBbmow WronEbg From Right     Ab​
AbEvery Street You Walk On, I Leave Tear Stains On ThDbe Ground
 FFmolloCmwing The GiDbrl, Ab      I Didn't EBbmven EbWant ArouAbnd. Let Me Tell You Now

Hook
  AbOh, Eb/GBaby,Fm Give Me OnEbe More ChanceDb (TCmo SBbmhow EbYou That I Love You)
  FmWon't YCmou DbPlease Let Ab    MBbme   Eb    Ab   Back In Your Heart
  AbOh, Eb/GDarlin'Fm, I WaEbs Blind To DbLet You GCmo (LBbmet YEbou Go, Baby)
But NoFmw SinCmce I SDbee AbYou In His Arms

Instruments
  Fm7 Cm7 Db6 Ab  [x4]
  Fm7    Cm7    Db6 A, AbBuh-Buh-Buh-Buh, All I Want
  Fm7    Cm7    Db6  BuAbh-Buh-Buh-Buh, All I Need
  Fm7    Cm7    Db6  BuAbh-Buh-Buh-Buh, All I Want
  Fm7    Cm7    Db6  A,Ab Buh-Buh-Buh-Buh, All I Need

Hook
  Ab    Eb/G  Oh,Fm      Eb Just One MoreDb Chance. TCmo SBbmhow You That I Love EbYou.
BaFmby, BaCmby, BDbaby, BabAby, Baby,Bbm BabEby!    I WanAbt You Back.

Bridge
ForgetAb What Happened Then. (I Want You Back.)
And LetAb Me Live Again!

Hook
OhAb, BEb/Gaby ,Fm I WasEb Blind To LeDbt You Go,Cm   Bbm    Eb​
But NowFm, SinCmce IDb  SAbee YoBbmu In EbHis AbArms,  I Want You Back.

Bridge
SpaAbre Me Of This Cause. (I Want You Back.)
AbGive Me Back What I Lost!

Hook (Fade out)
  AbOh,Eb/G Baby,Fm I Need EbOne More ChancDbe—Ha—  I'Cmll Show You BbmThat I Love You.       Eb​
 BFmaby, OCmh! DbBaby, OhAb!  BaBbmby, OEbh!  AbI Want You Back!
AbI Want You Back!
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FAQ

What are the chords for I Want You Back?

The chords for I Want You Back are: Ab, Db, Fm, Cm, Bbm, Eb, Eb/G, Fm7, Cm7, Db6

What is the original key of I Want You Back?

The original key is Ab.

What is the difficulty of playing I Want You Back?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

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 10 chords: Ab, Db, Fm, Cm, Bbm, Eb, Eb/G, Fm7, Cm7, Db6

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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