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America
America
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1972•Rock•1.8K views•
5.0 (5)
Key: A major•
Verse 1
A
A

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Amaj7
Amaj7

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We used to laugh, we used to cry
Em7
Em7

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G7sus4
G7sus4

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G7
G7

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We used to bow our heads then,
C
C

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wonder why
A
A

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Amaj7
Amaj7

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But now you're gone, I guess I'll carry on
Em7
Em7

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G7sus4
G7sus4

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G7
G7

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And make the best of what you've
C
C

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left to me
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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D9
D9
4

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Left to me, left to me
Chorus 1
G
G

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Em7
Em7

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I need you like the flower needs the rain
Bm
Bm
2

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You know I need you,
Am7
Am7

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D7
D7

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guess I'll start it all again
G
G

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You know I need you
Em7
Em7

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like the winter needs the spring
Bm
Bm
2

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You know I need you, I need you
D
D

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E
E

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Verse 2
A
A

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Amaj7
Amaj7

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And every day, I'd laugh the hours away
Em7
Em7

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G7sus4
G7sus4

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Just knowing you were
G7
G7

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C
C

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thinking of me
A
A

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Amaj7
Amaj7

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And then it came that I was put to blame
Em7
Em7

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G7sus4
G7sus4

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G7
G7

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C
C

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For every story told about me
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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D9
D9
4

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About me, about me
Chorus 2
G
G

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Em7
Em7

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I need you like the flower needs the rain
Bm
Bm
2

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You know I need you,
G7
G7

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guess I'll start it all again
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Am7
Am7

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You know I need you, I need you
G
G

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Em7
Em7

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I need you like the winter needs the spring
Bm
Bm
2

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You know I need you,
G7
G7

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guess I'll start it all again
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Am7
Am7

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You know I need you, I need you
Chorus 3
G
G

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Em7
Em7

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I need you like the flower needs the rain
Bm
Bm
2

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You know I need you,
G7
G7

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guess I'll start it all again
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Am7
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You know I need you, I need you
G
G

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I need you
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • Amaj7

  • Em7

  • G7sus4

  • G7

  • C

  • Fmaj7

  • D9

    4

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • Am7

  • D7

  • D

  • E

  • Cmaj7

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I Need You by America is A major.

The primary chords used in I Need You are A, Amaj7, Em, G, G7, C.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, Amaj7, Em, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of I Need You is approximately 67 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I Need You using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for I Need You. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with America.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add I Need You to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for I Need You by America on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.