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Teacher I Need You

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F  Eb/F  Bb/F  F
I was Fsitting in the classroom
BbTrying to look intelligent
In Fcase the teacher looked at CmeF  C  F  C  F  C  
She was Amlong and she was Dmlean
She's a BbmiddF/Ale-aged dreGm7am
And that Flady means the Bbwhole woF/Arld to Gm7meC  F/C  C  
It's a natural achievement
Conquering my homework
With her image pounding in my brain
She's an inspiration
For my graduation
And she helps Fto keep the BbclassCroom Fsane
Oh teacher DmI  Cneed Bbyou Dmlike a little Cchild
AmYou got something Dmin you to Bbdrive a school boy Cwild
You give me DmedCucBbation in the lDmove sick Cblues
AmHelp me get straight Dmcome out and say
Bb6Teacher I, tBbeacher I, teaCsus4cher IC, Teacher I need Fyou
I have to write a letter
Tell about my feelings
Just to let her know the scene
Focus my attention
On some further education
In connection with the birdies and the bees
So I'm sitting in the classroom
I'm looking like a zombie
I'm waiting for the bell to ring
I've got John Wayne stances
I've got Erroll Flynn advances
And it doesn't mean a doggone thing

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The story behind the song

This song delves into the vivid and often humorous world of a schoolboy's intense crush on his teacher. The lyrics, penned by Bernie Taupin, cleverly capture the sexual desire and believable frustration of this hormonal predicament, filling the narrative with details that bring the boy's feelings to life. It evokes a nostalgic sound reminiscent of 1950s songs, appearing on Elton John's 1973 album Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player. Playing this song means channeling that youthful, perhaps slightly mischievous, infatuation.

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Teacher I Need You

by Elton John

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Eb/F

Bb/F

F/A

Gm7

F/C

Bb6

Csus4

F Eb/F Bb/F F

I was sitting in the classroom

Trying to look intelligent

F C F C F C F C

In case the teacher looked at me

Am Dm

She was long and she was lean

Bb F/A Gm7

She's a middle-aged dream

F Bb F/A Gm7 C F/C C

And that lady means the whole world to me

It's a natural achievement

Conquering my homework

With her image pounding in my brain

She's an inspiration

For my graduation

F Bb C F

And she helps to keep the classroom sane

Dm C Bb Dm C

Oh teacher I need you like a little child

Am Dm Bb C

You got something in you to drive a school boy wild

Dm C Bb Dm C

You give me education in the love sick blues

Am Dm

Help me get straight come out and say

Bb6 Bb Csus4 C F

Teacher I, teacher I, teacher I, Teacher I need you

I have to write a letter

Tell about my feelings

Just to let her know the scene

Focus my attention

On some further education

In connection with the birdies and the bees

So I'm sitting in the classroom

I'm looking like a zombie

I'm waiting for the bell to ring

I've got John Wayne stances

I've got Erroll Flynn advances

And it doesn't mean a doggone thing

About Teacher I Need You Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Teacher I Need You by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Teacher I Need You chords”, “Teacher I Need You guitar chords”, or “Elton John Teacher I Need 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 Teacher I Need You chords and for experienced players who want accurate Teacher I Need You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Eb/F, Bb/F, Bb, C, Am.

FAQ — Teacher I Need You by Elton John

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Can I transpose "Teacher I Need You" to a different key?

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Is "Teacher I Need You" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Teacher I Need You" in?

The chords for "Teacher I Need You" show the original chord names (including F, Eb/F, Bb/F, Bb, C, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.