I Only Want To Be With You
The story behind the song
This song captures the exhilarating feeling of new love, inspired by songwriter Mike Hawker's intense romantic feelings for his new bride shortly after their marriage. It's a declaration of devotion, expressing the desire to be solely with the person who has captured your heart. As Dusty Springfield's debut solo single, it perfectly showcased her distinctive mezzo-soprano voice and established her as a popular singer of blue-eyed soul and pop. Playing it channels that joyful, all-consuming focus on a beloved person.
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I Only Want To Be With You
by Dusty Springfield
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Learn how to play I Only Want To Be With You by Dusty Springfield with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Only Want To Be With You chords”, “I Only Want To Be With You guitar chords”, or “Dusty Springfield I Only Want To Be With You 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 Only Want To Be With You chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Only Want To Be With You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, Em, Cm, A7.
FAQ — I Only Want To Be With You by Dusty Springfield
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