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I Need You

Timbuk 3

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Need You by Timbuk 3

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em D   Em D   Em D   Em D   Em D   Em D   Em D   Em D

EmNa-Na Nah, Na-Na DNa-Na NGah, EmNa-Na Nah, Na-Na DNa-Na NGah, EmNa-Na Nah, Na-Na DNa-Na NGah, EmNa-Na Nah, Na-Na DNa-Na NGah

Verse
I Need EmYou To HCelp Me Find My WGay
I Need EmYou At The ECnd Of The DGay
I Need EmYou When I'm SCearching For A SGign
I Need EmYou When I'm WCay Out Of LGine  C     Em   D  G​

Verse
I Need EmYou To HCelp Me To Be StrGong
I Need EmYou Like The SCinger Needs The SGong
I Need EmYou Like The DCarkness Needs The LGight
I Need EmYou In The MCiddle Of The NGight C     Em   D  G​

Chorus
The RDoad's Full Of Dangerous CCurves, And DWe Don't Wanna Go Too FCast
We MDay Not Make It FCirst But I KEmnow We're Gonna Make It LGast  C     Em   D  G​

Verse
I Need EmYou When I'm CUp On The StGage
I Need EmYou To Help Me RCattle My CGage
I Need EmYou When I'm TCen Feet Off The GrGound
I Need EmYou To HCelp Me Get Back DGown  C     Em   D  G​

Chorus
The RDoad's Full Of Dangerous CCurves, And DWe Don't Wanna Go Too FCast
We MDay Not Make It FCirst But I KEmnow We're Gonna Make It LGast  C     Em   D  G​

Coda
Em D   Em D   Em D   Em D   Em D   Em D   Em D   Em D

EmNa-Na Nah, Na-Na DNa-Na NGah, EmNa-Na Nah, Na-Na DNa-Na NGah, EmNa-Na Nah, Na-Na DNa-Na NGah, EmNa-Na Nah, Na-Na DNa-Na NGah
GNa CNa DNa CNa Em    D    Em   D  G​
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Need You?

The chords for I Need You are: Em, D, G, C

What is the original key of I Need You?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing I Need You?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play I Need You in another key?

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

Can I Need You be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Need You on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in I Need You?

I Need You uses 4 chords: Em, D, G, C

What is the easiest way to play I Need 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 I Need You released in?

I Need You was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Need You?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Need 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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