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Gordon Lightfoot - If You Need Me
CAPO: 4th Fret
[INTRO:]   C    Fmaj7    C  C/E  
[VERSE 1:]
If you Fwant to know all the Greasons for 
The Amthings I Gfeel inFsideC  
You can Dmrun aCway and Fhide 
CIf you Gwant to F  
[VERSE 2:]
But if you Cneed Fme 
AmShow me a Gway to get Fthrough C  
'Cause I've Dmnot seen Canyone like Fyou 
Since GI was a Cman
[VERSE 3:]
If you Fwant to know for Gcertain
What is Amwritten Gin my Fsoul C  
Where my Dmwildest Cdreams unFfold
CLike an Gendless stream F  
[VERSE 4:]
If you Cneed Fme 
AmShow me a Gway to walk Ftall C  
'Cause I'd Dmnot seen Canything at Fall 
'GTil I met Cyou
[BRIDGE:]
BbSun lights up the Fseasons 
BbBlue eyes light up the Gnight
[VERSE 5:]
If you Fwant to know the Gmeaning of 
These Amfeelings, Gthat's alFright C  
I could Dmbe with Cyou toFnight 
I Cswear I'd Glike to stay F  
[VERSE 6:]
If you Cneed Fme 
AmShow me a Glove that is Ftrue C  
'Cause I've Dmnot seen a Cwoman like Fyou 
Since GI was a Cman
[VERSE 7:]
If you Fwant to know what Gmagic lies 
BeAmneath the Ghaloed Fmoon C  
In each Dmcorner Cof each Froom 
CWhere my Glove has strayed F  
[VERSE 8:]
If you Cneed Fme 
AmShow me a Gway to walk Ftall C  
'Cause I'd Dmnot seen Canything at Fall 
'GTil I met CyouF  
[VERSE 9:]
If you Cneed Fme 
AmShow me a Gway to get Fthrough C  
'Cause I've Dmnot seen Canyone like Fyou 
Since GI was a Cman 

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

This song expresses a deep plea for connection and reassurance, a heartfelt message to someone important that their presence and support are truly needed. It's about making yourself vulnerable and letting another person know they are essential to you. Gordon Lightfoot, a Canadian singer-songwriter celebrated for his timeless songs about love, loneliness, and the open road, brings his signature introspection to this powerful sentiment. Playing this song channels that raw, honest desire for another's unwavering presence.

AI-written from these sources:If You Need Me — Wikipedia ↗Gordon Lightfoot — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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If You Need Me

by Gordon Lightfoot

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Fmaj7

C/E

Gordon Lightfoot - If You Need Me

CAPO: 4th Fret

C Fmaj7 C C/E

[INTRO:]

[VERSE 1:]

F G

If you want to know all the reasons for

Am G F C

The things I feel inside

Dm C F

You can run away and hide

C G F

If you want to

[VERSE 2:]

C F

But if you need me

Am G F C

Show me a way to get through

Dm C F

'Cause I've not seen anyone like you

G C

Since I was a man

[VERSE 3:]

F G

If you want to know for certain

Am G F C

What is written in my soul

Dm C F

Where my wildest dreams unfold

C G F

Like an endless stream

[VERSE 4:]

C F

If you need me

Am G F C

Show me a way to walk tall

Dm C F

'Cause I'd not seen anything at all

G C

'Til I met you

[BRIDGE:]

Bb F

Sun lights up the seasons

Bb G

Blue eyes light up the night

[VERSE 5:]

F G

If you want to know the meaning of

Am G F C

These feelings, that's alright

Dm C F

I could be with you tonight

C G F

I swear I'd like to stay

[VERSE 6:]

C F

If you need me

Am G F C

Show me a love that is true

Dm C F

'Cause I've not seen a woman like you

G C

Since I was a man

[VERSE 7:]

F G

If you want to know what magic lies

Am G F C

Beneath the haloed moon

Dm C F

In each corner of each room

C G F

Where my love has strayed

[VERSE 8:]

C F

If you need me

Am G F C

Show me a way to walk tall

Dm C F

'Cause I'd not seen anything at all

G C F

'Til I met you

[VERSE 9:]

C F

If you need me

Am G F C

Show me a way to get through

Dm C F

'Cause I've not seen anyone like you

G C

Since I was a man

About If You Need Me Chords by Gordon Lightfoot

Learn how to play If You Need Me by Gordon Lightfoot with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “If You Need Me chords”, “If You Need Me guitar chords”, or “Gordon Lightfoot If You Need Me 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 If You Need Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate If You Need Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Fmaj7, C/E, F, G, Am.

FAQ — If You Need Me by Gordon Lightfoot

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What key is "If You Need Me" in?

The chords for "If You Need Me" show the original chord names (including C, Fmaj7, C/E, F, G, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.