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Just When I Needed You Most

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Recorded by Dolly Parton
Words and music by Randy Van Warmer
Capo: 1st fret
[Chords]
A6: x04220
[Intro]
  A    A7    A6    A(x2) 
[Verse 1]
You Apacked in the morning, I A7stared out the window
An' I A6struggled for something to Dsay
You left in the rain without Aclosing the door
 BmI didn't stand in your wE7ay
[Chorus]
Now AI miss you more than I A7missed you before
And now A6where I'll find comfort - AGod knows
Cause Dyou A- left me - Ejust when I needed you mAost
DYou A- just left me - Ejust when I needed you mAost
[Verse 2]
Now Amost every morning I A7stare out the window
I A6think about where you might Dbe
I've written you letters that IA'd like to send
If Bmyou would just send one to mE7e
[Chorus]
Cause AI need you more than I A7needed before
And now A6where I'll find comfort - DGod knows
Cause Dyou A- left me - Ejust when I needed you mAost
DYou A- left me - Ejust when I needed you mAost
[Instrumental]
A  A7  A6  D
D  A   Bm  E7
A  A7  A6  D
D  A   E   A
[Verse 3]
You Apacked in the morning, I A7stared out the window
An' I A6struggled for something to Dsay
You left in the rain without Aclosing the door
 BmI didn't stand in your wE7ay
[Chorus]
Cause AI need you more than I A7needed before
And now A6where I'll find comfort - DGod knows
Cause Dyou A- left me - Ejust when I needed you mAost
DYou A- left me - Ejust when I needed you mAost
[Outro]
Oh, Dyou A- left me - Ejust when I needed you mAost
A  A7  A6  A

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The story behind the song

This song comes from the legendary "Queen of Country," Dolly Parton, a prolific singer-songwriter known for her powerful storytelling and emotional depth. While the song itself isn't one of her most famous compositions, it fits within her vast body of work that often explores themes of love, heartache, and resilience. Playing this song channels the spirit of a performer who has penned thousands of songs, many of which have become iconic for their raw honesty and feeling.

AI-written from these sources:Dolly Parton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Just When I Needed You Most

by Dolly Parton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Recorded by Dolly Parton

Words and music by Randy Van Warmer

Capo: 1st fret

[Chords]

A6: x04220

[Intro]

A A7 A6 A

(x2)

[Verse 1]

A A7

You packed in the morning, I stared out the window

A6 D

An' I struggled for something to say

You left in the rain without closing the door

Bm E7

I didn't stand in your way

[Chorus]

A A7

Now I miss you more than I missed you before

A6 A

And now where I'll find comfort - God knows

D A E A

Cause you - left me - just when I needed you most

D A E A

You - just left me - just when I needed you most

[Verse 2]

A A7

Now most every morning I stare out the window

A6 D

I think about where you might be

I've written you letters that I'd like to send

Bm E7

If you would just send one to me

[Chorus]

A A7

Cause I need you more than I needed before

A6 D

And now where I'll find comfort - God knows

D A E A

Cause you - left me - just when I needed you most

D A E A

You - left me - just when I needed you most

[Instrumental]

A A7 A6 D

D A Bm E7

A A7 A6 D

D A E A

[Verse 3]

A A7

You packed in the morning, I stared out the window

A6 D

An' I struggled for something to say

You left in the rain without closing the door

Bm E7

I didn't stand in your way

[Chorus]

A A7

Cause I need you more than I needed before

A6 D

And now where I'll find comfort - God knows

D A E A

Cause you - left me - just when I needed you most

D A E A

You - left me - just when I needed you most

[Outro]

D A E A

Oh, you - left me - just when I needed you most

A A7 A6 A

About Just When I Needed You Most Chords by Dolly Parton

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