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When I Needed You
The story behind the song
"When I Needed You" captures the sting of looking back at a moment of vulnerability and realizing someone wasn't there. It speaks to the feeling of wishing you could revisit the past and disappear from a situation where support was absent. This track is part of Carly Rae Jepsen's 2015 album Emotion, an album where she moved towards 1980s music and alternative styles, creating a synth-pop sound. At its heart, it's a song about the quiet ache of unmet needs and unspoken disappointment.
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When I Needed You
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When I Needed You
by Carly Rae Jepsen
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About When I Needed You Chords by Carly Rae Jepsen
Learn how to play When I Needed You by Carly Rae Jepsen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When I Needed You chords”, “When I Needed You guitar chords”, or “Carly Rae Jepsen When I Needed 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 When I Needed You chords and for experienced players who want accurate When I Needed You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Bb, C, Dm, B.
FAQ — When I Needed You by Carly Rae Jepsen
How do I play "When I Needed You" by Carly Rae Jepsen on guitar?
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What key is "When I Needed You" in?
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