Now playing

Iou

Chords

5.027 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse 1]
You be-Glieve that I've Emchanged your life forever, and you're
Am7Never going to find another D7sussomebody like Gme.   D7And you
GWish   you had Emmore than just a lifetime to
Am7Give back all I've given you, and D7susthat's what you believe
[Chorus]
But I. O. GU.    Dthe
CSunlight Am7in the Dmorning, and the
GNights of D/F#honest Emloving that 
Am7Time can't take a-Dway 
And I. O. GU.  D7more than
CLife now Am7more than Dever, I
GKnow that D/F#it's the Emsweetest debt I'll Am7ever D7sushave to Gpay
Gmaj7   C   D7sus
[Verse 1]
I'm a-Gmazed when you Emsay it's me you live for, and you
Am7Know that when I'm holding you, you're D7susright where you be-GlongD7, and my
GLove, I can't Emhelp but smile and wonder, when you
Am7Tell me all I've done for you cause D7susI've known all along
[Chorus]
That I. O. GU.    Dthe
CSunlight Am7in the Dmorning, and the
GNights of D/F#honest Emloving that 
Am7Time can't take a-Dway 
And I. O. GU.  D7more than
CLife now Am7more than Dever, I
GKnow that D/F#it's the Emsweetest debt I'll Am7ever D7sushave to Gpay
Gmaj7   C   D   G

All chords in this song (9)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Iou

by Lee Greenwood

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

D7sus

D/F#

Gmaj7

[Verse 1]

G Em

You be-lieve that I've changed your life forever, and you're

Am7 D7sus G D7

Never going to find another somebody like me. And you

G Em

Wish you had more than just a lifetime to

Am7 D7sus

Give back all I've given you, and that's what you believe

[Chorus]

G D

But I. O. U. the

C Am7 D

Sunlight in the morning, and the

G D/F# Em

Nights of honest loving that

Am7 D

Time can't take a-way

G D7

And I. O. U. more than

C Am7 D

Life now more than ever, I

G D/F# Em Am7 D7sus G

Know that it's the sweetest debt I'll ever have to pay

Gmaj7 C D7sus

[Verse 1]

G Em

I'm a-mazed when you say it's me you live for, and you

Am7 D7sus G D7

Know that when I'm holding you, you're right where you be-long, and my

G Em

Love, I can't help but smile and wonder, when you

Am7 D7sus

Tell me all I've done for you cause I've known all along

[Chorus]

G D

That I. O. U. the

C Am7 D

Sunlight in the morning, and the

G D/F# Em

Nights of honest loving that

Am7 D

Time can't take a-way

G D7

And I. O. U. more than

C Am7 D

Life now more than ever, I

G D/F# Em Am7 D7sus G

Know that it's the sweetest debt I'll ever have to pay

Gmaj7 C D G

About Iou Chords by Lee Greenwood

Learn how to play Iou by Lee Greenwood with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Iou chords”, “Iou guitar chords”, or “Lee Greenwood Iou 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 Iou chords and for experienced players who want accurate Iou lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, Am7, D7sus, D7, D.

FAQ — Iou by Lee Greenwood

How do I play "Iou" by Lee Greenwood on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Iou" by Lee Greenwood on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Iou" by Lee Greenwood free?

Yes. The chords for "Iou" by Lee Greenwood are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Iou" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Iou" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Iou"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Iou" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Iou" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Iou" by Lee Greenwood with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lee Greenwood below.

What key is "Iou" in?

The chords for "Iou" show the original chord names (including G, Em, Am7, D7sus, D7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.