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SUGAR. (Maroon 5)
CAPO 1st fret
[Intro]
| C|  Am|  Dm|  C|
[Verse]
 FI'm hurting baby, AmI'm broken down
 DmI need your loving, loCving,
N.C.
 I need it now
 FWhen I'm without you
 AmI'm something weak
 DmYou got me begging, begCging,
N.C.
 I'm on my knees
[Verse]
 FI don't wanna be needing your loAmve
I just wanna be deep in your lDmove
And it's killing me when you're aCway
Ooh baby, F'cause I really don't care where you aAmre
I just wanna be there where you aDmre
And I gotta get one little taCste
[Chorus]
Your suFgar
Yes, Amplease
Won't you cDmome and put it down on mCe
I'm right Fhere, 'cause I Amneed
Little Dmlove and little sympaCthy
Yeah you shFow me good loving
MAmake it alright
DmNeed a little sweetness iCn my life
Your suFgar
Yes, Amplease
Won't you cDmome and put it down on mCe
[Verse]
 FMy broken pieces
 AmYou pick them up
 DmDon't leave me hanging, hCanging
N.C.
 Come give me some
 FWhen I'm without ya
 AmI'm so insecure
 DmYou are the one thing, the Cone thing
N.C.
 I'm living for
[Verse]
 FI don't wanna be needing your loAmve
I just wanna be deep in your lDmove
And it's killing me when you're aCway
Ooh baby, F'cause I really don't care where you aAmre
I just wanna be there where you aDmre
And I gotta get one little taCste
[Chorus]
Your suFgar
Yes, Amplease
Won't you cDmome and put it down on mCe
I'm right Fhere, 'cause I Amneed
Little Dmlove and little sympaCthy
Yeah you shFow me good loving
MAmake it alright
DmNeed a little sweetness iCn my life
Your suFgar (your sugar)
Yes, Amplease (yes, please)
Won't you cDmome and put it down on mCe
[Bridge]
N.C.
Yeah
 FI want that red velvet
 AmI want that sugar sweet
 DmDon't let nobody touch it
CUnless that somebody's me
 FI gotta be a man
 AmThere ain't no other way
 Dm'Cause girl you're hotter than Csouthern California Bay
 FI don't wanna play no games
 AmI don't gotta be afraid
 DmDon't give all that shy shit
No Cmake up on, that's my
[Chorus]
SuFgar
Yes, Amplease
Won't you cDmome and put it down on mCe (down on me)
I'm right Fhere (right here),
'cause I Amneed (I need)
Little Dmlove and little sympaCthy
Yeah you shFow me good loving
MAmake it alright
DmNeed a little sweetness iCn my life
Your suFgar (sugar)
Yes, Amplease (yes, please)
Won't you cDmome and put it down on mCe
[Chorus]
Your suFgar
Yes, Amplease
Won't you cDmome and put it down on mCe
I'm right Fhere (right here),
'cause I Amneed (I need)
Little Dmlove and little sympaCthy
Yeah you shFow me good loving
MAmake it alright
DmNeed a little sweetness iCn my life
Your suFgar (your sugar)
Yes, Amplease (yes, please)
Won't you cDmome and put it down on mCe
                   |  F|  Am|  Dm|  C|
(Down on me, down on me)

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The story behind the song

"Sugar" is a vibrant track from Maroon 5's fifth studio album, V, that captures a feeling of irresistible desire and craving for another person. The lyrics express a deep longing, comparing the object of affection to a sweet, essential element that the singer can't live without. Originally intended for another artist's album, Adam Levine heard it and wanted it for Maroon 5, adding his own lyrical and melodic touches. The song's blend of disco, funk-pop, and soul creates a celebratory and energetic atmosphere, perfect for expressing pure, unadulterated adoration.

AI-written from these sources:Sugar (Maroon 5 song) — Wikipedia ↗Maroon 5 — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Sugar

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SUGAR. (Maroon 5)

CAPO 1st fret

[Intro]

C Am Dm C

| | | | |

[Verse]

F Am

I'm hurting baby, I'm broken down

Dm C

I need your loving, loving,

N.C.

I need it now

When I'm without you

I'm something weak

Dm C

You got me begging, begging,

N.C.

I'm on my knees

[Verse]

F Am

I don't wanna be needing your love

I just wanna be deep in your love

And it's killing me when you're away

F Am

Ooh baby, 'cause I really don't care where you are

I just wanna be there where you are

And I gotta get one little taste

[Chorus]

Your sugar

Yes, please

Dm C

Won't you come and put it down on me

F Am

I'm right here, 'cause I need

Dm C

Little love and little sympathy

Yeah you show me good loving

Make it alright

Dm C

Need a little sweetness in my life

Your sugar

Yes, please

Dm C

Won't you come and put it down on me

[Verse]

My broken pieces

You pick them up

Dm C

Don't leave me hanging, hanging

N.C.

Come give me some

When I'm without ya

I'm so insecure

Dm C

You are the one thing, the one thing

N.C.

I'm living for

[Verse]

F Am

I don't wanna be needing your love

I just wanna be deep in your love

And it's killing me when you're away

F Am

Ooh baby, 'cause I really don't care where you are

I just wanna be there where you are

And I gotta get one little taste

[Chorus]

Your sugar

Yes, please

Dm C

Won't you come and put it down on me

F Am

I'm right here, 'cause I need

Dm C

Little love and little sympathy

Yeah you show me good loving

Make it alright

Dm C

Need a little sweetness in my life

Your sugar (your sugar)

Yes, please (yes, please)

Dm C

Won't you come and put it down on me

[Bridge]

N.C.

Yeah

I want that red velvet

I want that sugar sweet

Don't let nobody touch it

Unless that somebody's me

I gotta be a man

There ain't no other way

Dm C

'Cause girl you're hotter than southern California Bay

I don't wanna play no games

I don't gotta be afraid

Don't give all that shy shit

No make up on, that's my

[Chorus]

Sugar

Yes, please

Dm C

Won't you come and put it down on me (down on me)

I'm right here (right here),

'cause I need (I need)

Dm C

Little love and little sympathy

Yeah you show me good loving

Make it alright

Dm C

Need a little sweetness in my life

Your sugar (sugar)

Yes, please (yes, please)

Dm C

Won't you come and put it down on me

[Chorus]

Your sugar

Yes, please

Dm C

Won't you come and put it down on me

I'm right here (right here),

'cause I need (I need)

Dm C

Little love and little sympathy

Yeah you show me good loving

Make it alright

Dm C

Need a little sweetness in my life

Your sugar (your sugar)

Yes, please (yes, please)

Dm C

Won't you come and put it down on me

F Am Dm C

| | | | |

(Down on me, down on me)

About Sugar Chords by Maroon 5

Learn how to play Sugar by Maroon 5 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sugar chords”, “Sugar guitar chords”, or “Maroon 5 Sugar 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 Sugar chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sugar lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, Dm, F.

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