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Baby Im-A Want You

Baby Im-a Want You by Bread, written by David Gates, is a song that expresses feelings of love and desire. Released in 1972, it became a major hit, known for its soft melody and romantic lyrics. The song is from the album Baby Im-a Want You, and it played a significant role in the bands continued success during that period.

Key: G

Introduction:  Bm7   Am   Bm7   Am   C  

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 G 
Baby, I' m-a want you
 Am 
Baby, I' m-a need you
         Bm7                        C 
You the only one I care enough to hurt about
 Am 
Maybe I' m-a crazy
       D 
But I just can' t live without...
      G 
Your lovin'  and affection
 Am 
Givin'  me direction
        Bm7                                 C 
Like a guiding light to help me through a darkest hour
 Am 
Lately I' m a-prayin' 
             D                           G 
That you' ll always be a-stayin'  beside me

 Bm7                                   C 
Used to be my life was just emotions passing by
 Bm7                                     C 
Feeling all the while and never really knowing why...

 Am 
Lately I' m a-prayin' 
             D                           G 
That you' ll always be a-stayin'  beside me

 Bm7                                   C 
Used to be my life was just emotions passing by
 Bm7 
Then you came along and made me laugh
     C 
And made me cry...
            D7  Am 
You taught me why...

 G 
Baby, I' m-a want you
 Am                     Bm7 
Baby, I' m-a need you
        C 
Oh, it took so long to find you, baby
 G 
Baby, I' m-a want you
 Am                     Bm7   C 
Baby, I' m-a need you
 G  Am  Bm7  C 
(Repeat to fade)

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