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[Intro]
Am
[Verse 1]
AmWhat Was It You Wanted? Tell me again so I'll know
AmWhat's happening in there, what's going on in your show?
DmWhat Was It You Wanted? CDm/Aould you say it again?
AmI'll be back in a minute, you can get it together by thenF  Em  Am  
[Verse 2]
AmWhat Was It You Wanted? You can tell me, I'm back
AmWe can start it all over, get it back on the track
DmYou got my attention, Dm/Ago ahead, speak
AmWhat Was It You Wanted? When you were kissing my cheekF  Em  Am  
[Verse 3]
AmWas there somebody looking when you give me that kiss?
AmSomeone there in the shadows, someone that I might have missed?
DmIs there something you needed, Dm/Asomething I don't understand
AmWhat Was It You Wanted? Do I have it here in my hand?F  Em  Am  
[Bridge]
EmWhatever you wanted slipped out of my mind
EmWould you remind me again if you'd be so kind
EmHas the record been breaking, did the needle just skip?
EmIs there somebody waiting, was there a slip of the lip?
[Verse 4]
AmWhat Was It You Wanted? I ain't keeping score.
AmAre you the same person that was here before?
DmIs it something important? Maybe notDm/A  
AmWhat Was It You Wanted? Tell me again I forgotF  Em  Am  
[Instrumental Verse]
[Bridge]
EmWhatever you wanted, what could it be?
EmDid somebody tell you that you could get it from me?
EmIs it something that comes natural? Is it easy to say?
EmWhy do you want it? Who are you anyway?
[Verse 5]
AmIs the scenery changing, am I getting it wrong?
AmIs the whole thing going backwards, are they playing our song?
DmWhere were you when it started? Dm/ADo you want it for free?
AmWhat Was It You Wanted? Are you talking to me?F  Em  Am  

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The story behind the song

Willie Nelson is a celebrated American singer, guitarist, and songwriter known for his role in the outlaw country subgenre. With a career spanning decades, he became one of country music's most recognized artists, achieving critical and commercial success with albums like Red Headed Stranger and Stardust. This song, appearing on a 1992 tribute album, showcases his enduring presence in the music world. Playing it channels the spirit of a true country legend.

AI-written from these sources:Willie Nelson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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What Was It You Wanted

by Willie Nelson

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Dm/A

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

What Was It You Wanted? Tell me again so I'll know

What's happening in there, what's going on in your show?

Dm Dm/A

What Was It You Wanted? Could you say it again?

Am F Em Am

I'll be back in a minute, you can get it together by then

[Verse 2]

What Was It You Wanted? You can tell me, I'm back

We can start it all over, get it back on the track

Dm Dm/A

You got my attention, go ahead, speak

Am F Em Am

What Was It You Wanted? When you were kissing my cheek

[Verse 3]

Was there somebody looking when you give me that kiss?

Someone there in the shadows, someone that I might have missed?

Dm Dm/A

Is there something you needed, something I don't understand

Am F Em Am

What Was It You Wanted? Do I have it here in my hand?

[Bridge]

Whatever you wanted slipped out of my mind

Would you remind me again if you'd be so kind

Has the record been breaking, did the needle just skip?

Is there somebody waiting, was there a slip of the lip?

[Verse 4]

What Was It You Wanted? I ain't keeping score.

Are you the same person that was here before?

Dm Dm/A

Is it something important? Maybe not

Am F Em Am

What Was It You Wanted? Tell me again I forgot

[Instrumental Verse]

[Bridge]

Whatever you wanted, what could it be?

Did somebody tell you that you could get it from me?

Is it something that comes natural? Is it easy to say?

Why do you want it? Who are you anyway?

[Verse 5]

Is the scenery changing, am I getting it wrong?

Is the whole thing going backwards, are they playing our song?

Dm Dm/A

Where were you when it started? Do you want it for free?

Am F Em Am

What Was It You Wanted? Are you talking to me?

About What Was It You Wanted Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play What Was It You Wanted by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “What Was It You Wanted chords”, “What Was It You Wanted guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson What Was It You Wanted 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 Was It You Wanted chords and for experienced players who want accurate What Was It You Wanted lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Dm, Dm/A, F, Em.

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The chords for "What Was It You Wanted" show the original chord names (including Am, Dm, Dm/A, F, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.