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Transposed: semitones
[Intro]
G piano notes are DBDBCBCB
[Verse] 1
[G]On this thirsty desert [Em7]ground, in a dry and barren land,
[C2]I bow down I[G] need you now
[G]You are calling I will come [Em7] To your river I will run
[C2]I bow down I[G] need you now
[Chorus]
[G]O living water, [Em7]o god my savior,
[C2]if I ever needed [G]you, I need you now
[G]O living water, [Em7]o god my healer,
[C2]if I ever needed [G]you, I need you now
[Verse] 2
[G]You're the start and you're the [Em7]end You complete what you begin
[C2]I bow down I[G] need you now
[G]You are calling I will come [Em7] To your river I will run
[C2]I bow down I[G] need you now
[Chorus]
[G]O living water, [Em7]o god my savior,
[C2]if I ever needed [G]you, I need you now
[G]O living water, [Em7]o god my healer,
[C2]if I ever needed [G]you, I need you now
[Bridge]
[G] /////// [Fsus2] ///////
Just like the desert needs the blessing of the rain,
[Em7] ///
just like the winter waiting for the sun again,
[C2] /// [G] ///////
I need you now
[G]Just like a river as [Fsus2]it reaches for the sea,
[Em7]just like a song, it needs the sound of melody,
[C2] I need [G] you now
[Bridge]
[G]Just like the desert needs [Fsus2] the blessing of the rain,
[Em7]just like the winter waiting for the sun again,
[C2] I need [G] you now
[G]Just like a river as [Fsus2]it reaches for the sea,
[Em7]just like a song, it needs the sound of melody,
[C2] I need [G] you now
Improv:
[G]God I [Fsus2]need you now
[Em7]If I ever [C2]needed you, I [G]need you nowInst
[G] ///////[Fsus2] ///[Em7]//// /[C2]// /// [G]////////
[Bridge]
[G]Just like the desert needs [Fsus2] the blessing of the rain,
[Em7]just like the winter waiting for the sun again,
[C2] I need [G] you now
[G]Just like a river as [Fsus2]it reaches for the sea,
[Em7]just like a song, it needs the sound of melody,
[C2] I need [G] you now
[Chorus]
[G]O living water, [Em7]o god my savior,
[C2]if I ever needed [G]you, I need you now
[G]O living water, [Em7]o god my healer,
[C2]if I ever needed [G]you, I need you now
[Outro]
[G] /// [Em7] ///[C2] //[G]/ ///
[G] [Em7]/[C2]/[G]/
If I ever needed you, I need you now
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I Need You Now by Matt Redman is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for I Need You Now by Matt Redman: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from G to Em7 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – Fsus2
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
GFsus2
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyGAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family G
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IGTonic
iiAmSupertonic
iiiBmMediant
IVCSubdominant
VDDominant
viEmSubmediant
vii°F#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleAll open position chords, zero barre chords required
KEY: G•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – Fsus2•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ I Need You Now
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for I Need You Now (Matt Redman)?
To play the Easy Chords for I Need You Now, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for I Need You Now?
The original recording key for I Need You Now by Matt Redman is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
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