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What It Is

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Chords:
       EADGBE
G:     320003
C:     x32010
D:     xx0232
G7:    320001
D7:    xx0212
A7:    x02020
Db:    xx3121
G7You are what it is that makes the wD7orld go around for Gme
G7You are what I need, you make me fA7eel good about mysD7elf
CYou see I lGove you so much DI could never Gdo without your toCuch
I'm like a bGusy honey bDee
   Db  CI'm always hGungry for it, hDow can anyoGne ignore it
CSurely everybGody will agrDee
That you are what it is that makes the cloud roll
Around the sky
Oh yeah you got what it takes, you make me proud to be who I am
You see I love you so much I could never do without your touch
I'm like a busy honey bee
I'm always hungry for it, how can anyone ignore it
Surely everybody must agree
That you are what it is that makes the world go around for me
Yeah you got what I need to make me feel good about myself
You see I love you so much I could never do without your touch
I'm like a busy honey bee
I'm always hungry for it, how can anyone ignore it
Surely everybody must agree
That G7you are what it is that makes the wD7orld go around for mGe
You make the woD7rld go around for Gme
Yeah you make the wD7orld go around, world go around
World go around for Gme, you're what it is

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What It Is

by Paul McCartney

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Chords:

EADGBE

: 320003

: x32010

: xx0232

: 320001

: xx0212

: x02020

: xx3121

G7 D7 G

You are what it is that makes the world go around for me

G7 A7 D7

You are what I need, you make me feel good about myself

C G D G C

You see I love you so much I could never do without your touch

G D

I'm like a busy honey bee

Db C G D G

I'm always hungry for it, how can anyone ignore it

C G D

Surely everybody will agree

That you are what it is that makes the cloud roll

Around the sky

Oh yeah you got what it takes, you make me proud to be who I am

You see I love you so much I could never do without your touch

I'm like a busy honey bee

I'm always hungry for it, how can anyone ignore it

Surely everybody must agree

That you are what it is that makes the world go around for me

Yeah you got what I need to make me feel good about myself

You see I love you so much I could never do without your touch

I'm like a busy honey bee

I'm always hungry for it, how can anyone ignore it

Surely everybody must agree

G7 D7 G

That you are what it is that makes the world go around for me

D7 G

You make the world go around for me

Yeah you make the world go around, world go around

World go around for me, you're what it is

About What It Is Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play What It Is by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “What It Is chords”, “What It Is guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney What It Is 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 What It Is chords and for experienced players who want accurate What It Is lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, G7, D7, A7.

FAQ — What It Is by Paul McCartney

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Is "What It Is" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "What It Is" by Paul McCartney with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Paul McCartney below.

What key is "What It Is" in?

The chords for "What It Is" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, G7, D7, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.