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I Need You To Turn To

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Em  D  G  A  Am  Em  D  Em
EmYou're not a sDhip to caGrry my liAfe
You are nAmailed to my lEmove in mDany lonely niEmghts
I've sEmtrayed from the cDottages and foGund myself hAere
For I nAmeed your lEmove your lDove protects my fEmears
And I wGonder sometimes and I know I'm unkind
But I nB7eed you to tEmurn to when DI act so D/F#blind
And I nGeed you to turn to when I lose control
You're B7my guardian aEmngel who kDeeps out the cEmold
D  G  A  Am  Em  D  Em
EmDid you paint your smile Don, well GI said I kAnew
That my rAmeason for liEmving was fDor loving Emyou
We're reEmlated in feeDling but yGou're high abAove
You're pAmure and you're gEmentle with the grDace of a dEmove
And I wGonder sometimes and I know I'm unkind
But I nB7eed you to tEmurn to when DI act so D/F#blind
And I nGeed you to turn to when I lose control
You're B7my guardian aEmngel who kDeeps out the cEmold
D  G  A  Am  Em  D  E

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I Need You To Turn To

by Elton John

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Em D G A Am Em D Em

Em D G A

You're not a ship to carry my life

Am Em D Em

You are nailed to my love in many lonely nights

Em D G A

I've strayed from the cottages and found myself here

Am Em D Em

For I need your love your love protects my fears

And I wonder sometimes and I know I'm unkind

B7 Em D D/F#

But I need you to turn to when I act so blind

And I need you to turn to when I lose control

B7 Em D Em

You're my guardian angel who keeps out the cold

D G A Am Em D Em

Em D G A

Did you paint your smile on, well I said I knew

Am Em D Em

That my reason for living was for loving you

Em D G A

We're related in feeling but you're high above

Am Em D Em

You're pure and you're gentle with the grace of a dove

And I wonder sometimes and I know I'm unkind

B7 Em D D/F#

But I need you to turn to when I act so blind

And I need you to turn to when I lose control

B7 Em D Em

You're my guardian angel who keeps out the cold

D G A Am Em D E

About I Need You To Turn To Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play I Need You To Turn To by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Need You To Turn To chords”, “I Need You To Turn To guitar chords”, or “Elton John I Need You To Turn To chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy I Need You To Turn To chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Need You To Turn To lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D, G, A, Am, B7.

FAQ — I Need You To Turn To by Elton John

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Can I transpose "I Need You To Turn To" to a different key?

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Can I see chord diagrams for "I Need You To Turn To"?

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Is "I Need You To Turn To" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "I Need You To Turn To" by Elton John with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Elton John below.

What key is "I Need You To Turn To" in?

The chords for "I Need You To Turn To" show the original chord names (including Em, D, G, A, Am, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.