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How to play this song ?

These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Lord I Need You


"Lord I Need You" is a Christian worship song written by Matt Maher. It is composed in the key of B major. The song was first released in 2011 as part of Maher's album entitled "All the People Said Amen." Matt Maher, a Canadian contemporary Christian music artist and songwriter, performed the song himself. Offering a powerful message of reliance on God's presence and grace, "Lord I Need You" has become a beloved anthem in many worship settings around the world. Notably, the song won the GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year in 2013. Its melody blends heartfelt lyrics with a melodic refrain, creating a deeply impactful and memorable musical experience.

Lord I Need You - Matt Maher

g b b c b b b
Lord I come , I confess
g b b a a g g
Bowing here , I find my rest
g b b c c b b
Without You , I fall apart
g b b a a g g
You're the one that guides my heart

g b f# d SOLFA# f# b a
Lord , I need You , oh , I need You
b d c b b a
Every hour , I need You
g g a a b b c c
My one defense , my righteousness
b b g b a g
Oh God , how I need You

g g b b b c b b
Where sin runs deep , Your grace is more
g g b b a a g g
Where grace is found is where You are
b d d e e d d
And where You are , Lord , I am free
b d d d d b b
Holiness is Christ in me

d g g d g FA#FA# e
Lord , I need You , oh , I need You
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Every hour , I need You
d d e e g g g g
My one defense , my righteousness
g g d g FA#RE
Oh God , how I need You

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So teach my song to rise to You
g g a a a e e
When temptation comes my way
b d e e d b a g b
And when I cannot stand , I'll fall on You
g b a a a g g
Jesus , You're my hope and stay

g b g d g FA#FA# e
Lord , I need You , oh , I need You
g b g g g f#
Every hour , I need You
d d e e g g g g
My one defense , my righteousness
g g d g FA#RE
Oh God , how I need You
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You're my one defense , my righteousness
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Oh God , how I need You
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My one defense , my righteousness
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Oh God , how I need You