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If I Ever Needed Someone

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[Chorus]
GLord, if I Dever needed Csomeone, I need GYou
GLord, if I Dever needed Csomeone, I need GYou
[Verse 1]
   EmTo see me through the daytGime
   EmThrough the long, lonGely night
   EmLead me through the Gdarkness
And Con into the Glight
   EmStand with me when I'm Gin trouble
   EmAnd help me through my stGrife
   EmAt times get so unGcertain
I turn to CYou, turn to GYou in my life
[Chorus]
GLord, if I Dever needed Csomeone, I need GYou
GLord, if I Dever needed Csomeone, I need GYou
[Verse 2]
Someone to hold Emon to (Someone to hold Gon to)
Keep me frEmom all fear (Keep me from all Gfear)
Someone to Embe my guiding Glight
CYeah, and keep me ever Gdear
   EmKeep me from my Gselfishness
   EmKeep me from all Gsorrow
   EmLead me on to Ggivingness
CI can see (I can see) a Gnew tomorrow
[Chorus]
GLord, if I Dever needed Csomeone, I need GYou
GLord, if I Dever needed Csomeone, I need GYou
[Bridge]
Someone to Dwalk with (Someone to Cwalk with)
Someone to hold by the Ghand (Someone to hold my hand)
Someone to Dtalk with (Someone to Ctalk with)
Someone to understGand (Someone to understDand) Yeah, yeah
[Verse 3]
   EmCall on when I Gneed You (When I need You)
   EmI need You Gvery much (And I need You very much)
   EmOpen up my Garms to You (Open up my arms to You)
And Cfeel your tender Gtouch
   EmFeel it and Gkeep it
   EmRight here in my Gsoul (Right here in my soul)
   EmCare for it and keep it with Gme
CNever to grow Gold (Never grow old)
[Chorus]
GLord, if I Dever needed Csomeone, I need GYou (Whoa)
GLord, if I Dever needed Csomeone, I need GYou (Whoa)
[Outro]
GLord, if I, Dif I ever           Cneeded someone, I Gneed You
          (I need You in the midnight hour      I need You in the new day, need You in the morning)
GIf, if I Dever needed        Csomeone, I need GYou (Whoa)
    (Lord I, lord I, lord I need You)
GLord, if I Dever needed Csomeone, I need YGou

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"If I Ever Needed Someone" emerges from the prolific career of Van Morrison, a Northern Irish musician, singer, and songwriter known for his consistent output and success across decades. This song is part of his extensive body of work, which has seen over 40 albums reach the UK Top 40 and numerous others charting internationally. Playing this song connects you to the enduring legacy of an artist who has been performing since the late 1950s, embodying a deep well of musical experience.

AI-written from these sources:Van Morrison — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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If I Ever Needed Someone

by Van Morrison

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[Chorus]

G D C G

Lord, if I ever needed someone, I need You

G D C G

Lord, if I ever needed someone, I need You

[Verse 1]

Em G

To see me through the daytime

Em G

Through the long, lonely night

Em G

Lead me through the darkness

C G

And on into the light

Em G

Stand with me when I'm in trouble

Em G

And help me through my strife

Em G

At times get so uncertain

C G

I turn to You, turn to You in my life

[Chorus]

G D C G

Lord, if I ever needed someone, I need You

G D C G

Lord, if I ever needed someone, I need You

[Verse 2]

Em G

Someone to hold on to (Someone to hold on to)

Em G

Keep me from all fear (Keep me from all fear)

Em G

Someone to be my guiding light

C G

Yeah, and keep me ever dear

Em G

Keep me from my selfishness

Em G

Keep me from all sorrow

Em G

Lead me on to givingness

C G

I can see (I can see) a new tomorrow

[Chorus]

G D C G

Lord, if I ever needed someone, I need You

G D C G

Lord, if I ever needed someone, I need You

[Bridge]

D C

Someone to walk with (Someone to walk with)

Someone to hold by the hand (Someone to hold my hand)

D C

Someone to talk with (Someone to talk with)

G D

Someone to understand (Someone to understand) Yeah, yeah

[Verse 3]

Em G

Call on when I need You (When I need You)

Em G

I need You very much (And I need You very much)

Em G

Open up my arms to You (Open up my arms to You)

C G

And feel your tender touch

Em G

Feel it and keep it

Em G

Right here in my soul (Right here in my soul)

Em G

Care for it and keep it with me

C G

Never to grow old (Never grow old)

[Chorus]

G D C G

Lord, if I ever needed someone, I need You (Whoa)

G D C G

Lord, if I ever needed someone, I need You (Whoa)

[Outro]

G D C G

Lord, if I, if I ever needed someone, I need You

(I need You in the midnight hour I need You in the new day, need You in the morning)

G D C G

If, if I ever needed someone, I need You (Whoa)

(Lord I, lord I, lord I need You)

G D C G

Lord, if I ever needed someone, I need You

About If I Ever Needed Someone Chords by Van Morrison

Learn how to play If I Ever Needed Someone by Van Morrison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “If I Ever Needed Someone chords”, “If I Ever Needed Someone guitar chords”, or “Van Morrison If I Ever Needed Someone 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 I Ever Needed Someone chords and for experienced players who want accurate If I Ever Needed Someone lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C, Em.

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